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THE BLESSING OF DAILY STUDY

"With joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation." Isa. 12:3.

"Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and Thy word was unto me

the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by Thy name, 0 Lord

God of hosts." Jer. 15:16.

"As a means of intellectual training, the opportunities of the Sabbath are

invaluable. Let the Sabbath-school lesson be learned, not by a hasty glance at

the lesson scripture on Sabbath morning, but by careful study for the next

week on Sabbath afternoon, with daily review or illustration during the week.

Thus the lesson will become fixed in the memory, a treasure never to be

wholly

lost."—Education,

pages 251, 252.

"Every day some portion of time should be appropriated to the study of

the lessons, not merely in learning to mechanically repeat the words, while

the mind does not comprehend the meaning; but to go to the very founda-

tion, and become familiar with what is brought out in the

lesson."—Counsels

on Sabbath School Work,

page 53.

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pledge myself to the careful and prayerful study of some portion of my Sab-

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LESSON TITLES FOR THE QUARTER

Goodness and Nobility

Faithfulness and dependability

Temperance and Sobriety

Liberality and Benevolence

Self-Denial and Sacrifice

Purity and Morality

Patience and Forbearance

Meekness and Humility

Reverence and Worship

10.

Diligence and Industry

11.

Kindness and Sympathy

12.

Justice and Equity

13.

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CHRISTIAN VIRTUES

GENERAL INTRODUCTION

It has been some time since we reviewed

the cardinal principles of Christian living in

a comprehensive way such as is presented

here. The preparation of these lessons was

motivated by a desire to promote the prac-

tice of those graces and virtues in everyday

life by which we bear witness to the world

of the faith that sustains our Christian ex-

perience.

The emphasis has been placed on the

active rather than on the passive virtues.

The stern "Thou shalt nots" of the Bible,

though important for our counsel, give place

here to the injunction of Jesus, "This do,

and thou shalt live," which is applicable

throughout. The titles of the lessons are

twofold to give wider scope, if possible, to

the leading thought of each week's study.

These lessons give opportunity for exten-

sive study in the counsel of the spirit of

prophecy, to which much reference has been

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Lesson 1, for January 5, 1957

Goodness and Nobility

MEMORY VERSE:

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good

works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matt. 5:16.

STUDY HELPS:

"Testimonies," vol. 1, pp. 303-310; vol. 5, pp. 532-541; vol. 9, pp.

19-29; Lesson Help in "Review and Herald" for December 20, 1956.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

Check Here

Sabbath afternoon: Read the

General Introduction and the

first Study Help.

Sunday: Lesson Introduction;

Ques. 1-4.

Monday: Ques. 5-8; read second

Study Help.

Tuesday: Ques. 9-11; read third

Check Here

Study Help.

Wednesday: Ques. 12, 13; read

fourth Study Help.

Thursday: Review first eight ques-

tions; learn Memory Verse.

Friday: Review last five ques-

tions; meditate on Key

Thought.

Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. The Divine Example

1. God the only source of goodness.

Luke 18:18. 19.

Nature of God's goodness.

Ex. 33:19; 34:6, 7.

Jesus demonstrates God's goodness.

Acts 10:38.

Christ's pattern of service. Luke

4:18, 19.

II. The Effects of Goodness

Man in his natural state. Ps. 14:2, 3.

God's goodness and man's salvation.

Rom. 2:4.

Goodness to be desired. Ps. 107:9;

Matt. 5:6.

Fruits of goodness. Gal. 5:22, 23.

III. God's Ideal for Man

9. Exalted standard for Christian con-

duct. 1 Peter 1:15, 16; Matt. 5:48;

Eph. 4 : 13.

10.

Influence of a godly life. Matt. 5:16;

1 Peter 2:12.

11.

Character of believers looking for

Christ's coming. Titus 2:11-14.

IV. The Power for Noble Living and

Its Reward

12.

God working in man. Heb. 13:20,21.

13.

The eternal reward. Matt. 25:21.

Key Thought:

"True goodness is . . . true greatness."-

Testimonies, vol.

2, p. 305.

THE LESSON

of God as altogether such a one as .itself.

Until we have renounced this, we cannot

understand Him who is love. Only the un-

selfish heart, the humble and trustful spirit,

shall see God as 'merciful and gracious, long-

suffering, and abundant in goodness and

truth.'

"-The Desire of Ages,

page 302.

"Righteousness is holiness, likeness to

God; and 'God is love.' It is conformity to

the law of God; for 'all Thy commandments

are righteousness;' and 'love is the fulfilling

of the law.' Righteousness is love, and love

is the light and the life of God. The

righteousness of God is embodied in Christ.

We receive righteousness by receiving Him."

-Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing,

page 34.

3. How did Jesus reveal the char-

acter of God? Acts 10:38.

Introduction

Without dispute the supreme virtue in

Christian living is godliness, from which

stems every other virtue in the list of Chris-

tian graces enjoined on the children of God.

To cultivate all the attributes of a noble

character is to attain the goodness mani-

fested in Jesus as He moved among men.

This holy objective is the work of a life-

time, and can be realized only in progressive

spiritual growth as we daily recognize God's

goodness, appropriate His power in over-

coming temptation, and in fellowship and

communion with Christ strive to follow the

divine pattern.

The Divine Example

1. How did Jesus direct seekers af-

ter virtue to the true source of good-

ness? Luke 18:18, 19.

NoTE.-"The ruler had addressed Christ

merely as an honored rabbi, not discerning

in Him the Son of God. The Saviour said,

`Why callest thou Me good?' . . . God is the

one good. If you recognize Me as such, you

must receive Me as His Son and representa-

tive."-Christ's

Object Lessons,

pages 390,

391.

2. What is the nature of God's

goodness? Ex. 33:19, first part; 34:6,

7. Compare 1 John 4:8, last part.

NOTE.-"Selfishness prevents us from be-

holding God. The self-seeking spirit judges

To what broad pattern of serv-

ice was He dedicated? Luke 4:18, 19.

The Effects of Goodness

What is said of man in his

natural state? Ps. 14:2, 3.

NOTE.-"We must behold Christ. It is

ignorance of Him that makes men so up-

lifted in their own righteousness. When we

contemplate His purity and excellence, we

shall see our own weakness and poverty and

defects as they really

are."-Christ's Object

Lessons,

page 159.

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What part does God's goodness

play in man's salvation? Rom. 2:4.

NoTE.—"Without the divine working, man

could do no good thing. God calls every man

to repentance, yet man cannot even repent

unless the Holy Spirit works upon his heart.

. . . The Saviour is continually drawing men

to repentance; they need only to submit to

be drawn, and their hearts will be melted in

penitence."—Testimonies, vol. 8, pp. 64, 65.

To be filled with God's good-

ness, how intense must be our desire?

Ps. 107:9; Matt. 5:6.

NOTE.—"As His goodness, His mercy, and

His love are dwelt upon, clearer and still

clearer will be the perception of truth;

higher, holier, the desire for purity of heart

and clearness of

thought."—Testimonies,

vol. 8, p. 322.

With what other fruits of the

Spirit is goodness identified? Gal.

5:22, 23.

NOTE.—"Those

who become new crea-

tures in Christ Jesus will bring forth the

fruits of the Spirit. . . . The proud and self-

assertive become meek and lowly in heart.

The vain and supercilious become serious

and unobtrusive. The drunken become so-

ber, and the profligate pure. The vain cus-

toms and fashions of the world are laid

aside."—Steps to Christ,

pages 6-2

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God's Ideal for Man

How exalted is the standard for

Christian conduct? 1 Peter 1:15, 16;

Matt. 5:48; Eph. 4:13.

NOTE.—The

word here translated "con-

versation" really means "conduct" or "way

of living."

"By sin the image of God in man has been

marred and well-nigh obliterated; it is the

work of the gospel to restore that which has

been lost; and we are to co-operate . • . in

this

work."—Testimonies, vol. 5,

p. 743.

"God's ideal for His children is higher than

the highest human thought can reach. . . .

"The ideal of Christian character is

Christlikeness. As the Son of man was

perfect in His life, so His followers are to be

perfect in their

life."—The Desire of Ages,

page 311.

10.

How far-reaching is the in-

fluence of a godly life? Matt. 5:16;

1 Peter 2:12.

NOTE.—"The

Jews thought to confine the

benefits of salvation to their own nation;

but Christ showed them that salvation is

like the sunshine. It belongs to the whole

world. The religion of the Bible is not to be

confined between the covers of a book, nor

within the walls of a church. It is not to be

brought out occasionally for our own bene-

fit, and then to be carefully laid aside again.

It is to sanctify the daily life, to manifest

itself in every business transaction and in all

our social relations."—The

Desire of Ages,

pages 306, 307.

11.

How are the believers described

who look for the Lord's coming?

Titus 2:11-14.

rt.—The word "peculiar" here has the

connotation of "special" or "set apart." We

must be different from the world in an at-

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tractive sort of way, not odd and eccentric

in an offensive way.

"How many shrink from the purifying

process! They are unwilling to live out the

truth, unwilling to appear singular in the

eyes of the world. It is this mingling with

the world that destroys our spirituality,

pureness, and zeal. Satan's power is con-

stantly exercised to stupefy the sensibilities

of God's people, that their consciences may

not be sensitive to wrong, and that the sign

of distinction between them and the world

may be

destroyed."—Testimonies, vol.

pp. 274, 275.

The Power for Noble Living

and its Reward

12. What noble aim is expressed

in the apostolic benediction to the

Hebrews? Heb. 13:20, 21.

NorE.—"Holiness is not rapture: it is an

entire surrender of the will to God; it is

living by every word that proceeds from the

mouth of God; it is doing the will of our

heavenly Father; it is trusting God in trial,

in darkness as well as in the light; it is walk-

ing by faith and not by sight; it is relying

on God with unquestioning confidence, and

resting in His love."—The

Acts of the Apos-

tles,

page 51.

13. What reward is in store for those

who measure up to the Christian

standard? Matt. 25:21.

NOTE.—"Upon the heads of the over-

comers, Jesus with His own right hand

places the crown of glory. For each there

is a crown, bearing his own 'new name,' and

the inscription, 'Holiness to the Lord.' . . .

"Before the ransomed throng is the Holy

City. Jesus opens wide the pearly gates, and

the nations that have kept the truth enter

in. There they behold the Paradise of God,

the home of Adam in his innocency. Then

that voice, richer than any music that ever

fell on mortal ear, is heard, saying, 'Your

conflict is ended."Come, ye blessed of My

Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for

you from the foundation of the world.'

"—

The Great Controversy,

page 646.

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Lesson 2, for January 12, 1957

Faithfulness and Dependability

MEMORY VERSE:

"He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much:

and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much." Luke 16:10.

STUDY HELPS:

"Testimonies," vol. 5, pp. 272-285; "The Acts of the Apostles," pages

546-556; "Christ's Object Lessons," pages 325-365; Lesson Help in "Review and

Herald" for December 27, 1956.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

Check Here

Sabbath afternoon: Read the In-

troduction; survey lesson, fol-

lowing outline.

Sunday: Ques.

1-4;

read first

Study Help.

Monday: Ques. 5-9; read second

Study Help.

Tuesday: Ques. 10-12; read third

Check Here

Study Help.

Wednesday: Ques 13-15; read

fourth Study Help.

Thursday: Review Ques. 1-9;

learn Memory

Verse.

Friday: Review Ques. 10-15;

meditate on Key Thought.

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Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. Faithfulness a Divine Attribute

Assurance of God's faithfulness. Isa.

25:1; 1 Cor. 1:9.

God's faithfulness described. Lam.

3:22, 23; 1 Cor. 10:13.

Abiding nature of His faithfulness.

Ps. 119:89, 90, 160; 2 Tim. 2:13.

The example of Jesus. Luke 6:12 ;

Matt. 4:10; Luke 4:16; Mark

12:17.

II. Faithful Witnesses of Old

Samuel defends his integrity. 1 Sam.

12:3, 4.

Incentive to faithfulness. 1 Sam.

12:24.

Job's integrity. Job. 1:20-22.

Daniel's fidelity. Daniel 6:10.

Nehemiah's steadfastness. Neh. 6:

3, 4.

Fidelity in Life's Routines

10.

Faithfulness in every responsibility.

Luke 16:10.

11.

Doing all things with our might.

Eccl. 9:10 ; Rom. 12:11.

12.

Test of stewardship. 1 Cor. 4:2.

IV.

The Rewards of Faithfulness

13.

Promise made to servants who had

improved their talents. Matt. 25:

21, 23.

14.

Reward assured to those who perse-

vere. Gal. 6:9.

15.

Happy prospect of those who en-

dure. Matt. 24:13 ; Rev. 2:10, last

part.

Key Thought

"Success is not the result of chance or of

destiny; it is . . . the reward of faith and

discretion, of virtue and persevering effort."

-Christ's Object Lessons,

page

353.

THE LESSON

Introduction

In a world of shifting values and moral

defection such as is ours today, leaders of

industry and finance place a high premium

on the dependable man or woman. They

recognize the quality of fidelity in men by

appointing them to high office, heavy re-

sponsibilities, and rich remuneration. God

has a high standard of attainment for His

church in these last days, too, and "the eyes

of the Lord run to and fro throughout the

whole earth, to show Himself strong in the

behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward

Him." 2 Chron. 16:9. Only those who meas-

ure up to the "high calling of God in Christ

Jesus" can share in the unspeakable riches

of His grace.

Faithfulness a Divine Attribute

1. What assurance are we given

that God is faithful? Isa. 25:1; 1 Cor.

1:9.

NOTE.

-"That which above all other con-

siderations should lead us to prize the Bible

is that in it is revealed to men the will of

God. Here we learn the object of our cre-

ation and the means by which that object

may be obtained. We learn how to improve

wisely the present life and how to secure the

future

life."-Counsels to Teachers,

page 53.

How is the faithfulness of God

further described? Lam. 3:22, 23; 1

Cor. 10:13.

NOTE.

-"The

Bible shows us God in His

high and holy place, not in a state of in-

activity, not in silence and solitude, but sur-

rounded by ten thousand times ten thousand

and thousands of thousands of holy beings,

all waiting to do His will. Through these

messengers He is in active communication

with every part of His dominion. By His

Spirit He is everywhere present. Through

the agency of His Spirit and His angels

He ministers to the children of

men."-The

Ministry of Healing,

page 417.

How abiding is God's faithful-

ness? Ps. 119:89, 90, 160; 2 Tim. 2:13.

ABOVE, BENEATH, ANO BEYOND THE CHRISTIAN

IS INFINITE LOVE AND GUIDANCE.

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NorE.—"It is not by inherent power that

year by year the earth yields its bounties and

continues its march around the sun. The

hand of the Infinite One is perpetually at

work guiding this planet. It is God's power

continually exercised that keeps the earth

in position in its rotation."

—The Ministry

of Healing,

page 416.

How did Jesus show His fi-

delity to heaven's principles in per-

sonal devotion? Luke 6:12; in resisting

temptation? Matt. 4:10; in Sabbath-

keeping? Luke 4:16; in good citizen-

ship? Mark 12:17.

NOTE.—"We must put on the heavenly

graces, and, with the eye directed upward to

the crown of immortality, keep the Pattern

ever before

us."—Testimonies,

vol. 2, p. 358.

Faithful Witnesses of Old

In his parting speech to Israel

how did Samuel defend his integrity,

and what did the people acknowl-

edge? 1 Sam. 12:3, 4.

NOTE.—"Samuel was not seeking merely

to justify his own course. He had previously

set forth the principles that should govern

both the king and the people, and he desired

to add to his words the weight of his own

example. From childhood he had been con-

nected with the work of God, and during his

long life one object had been ever before

him,—the glory of God and the highest good

Israel."—Patriarchs and Prophets,

page

614.

What reason for faithfully serv-

ing God was set before Israel in the

days of Samuel? 1 Sam. 12:24.

What did Job do when deprived

of his dearest possessions? Job 1:20-

22.

What example of faithfulness

did Daniel set? Dan. 6:10.

NOTE.—"Why should he cease to pray

now, when he most needed to pray? Rather

would he relinquish life itself, than his hope

of help in God. . . . He did not try to con-

ceal his act. Although he knew full well

the consequences of his fidelity to God, his

spirit faltered not. . . . Neither the king nor

his decree could make him swerve from al-

legiance to the King of

kings."—Prophets

and Kings,

pages 541, 542.

What example of fidelity did

Nehemiah show in the work of the

Lord? Neh. 6:3, 4.

NOTE.—"The faith of him who is con-

stantly advancing does not weaken; for

above, beneath, beyond, he recognizes In-

finite Love, working out all things to ac-

complish His good purpose. God's true

servants work with a determination that

will not fail, because the throne of grace is

their constant dependence."—Prophets

and

Kings,

page 660.

Fidelity in Life's Routines

10.

What basic principle is found

in the work and conduct of a reliable

person? Luke 16:10.

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NOTE.—"All

may be certain that faithful-

ness in little things is the evidence of fitness

for greater responsibilities. Every act of

life is a revelation of character; and he

only who in small duties proves himself 'a

workman that needeth not to be ashamed,'

can be honored by God with higher service."

—Prophets and Kings,

page 218.

11.

What should be our attitude to

our daily tasks? Eccl. 9:10; Rom.

12:11.

NoTE.—"Whether pleasing or unpleasing,

we are to do the duty that lies nearest. . . .

He does not permit us to pass by the homely

but sacred duties that lie next us. Often

these duties afford the very training essential

to prepare us for a higher work. Often our

plans fail that God's plans for us may suc-

ceed."—The

Ministry of Healing,

page 473.

"Examine under the microscope the small-

est and commonest of wayside blossoms, and

note in all its parts the exquisite beauty and

completeness. So in the humblest lot true

excellence may be found; the commonest

tasks, wrought with loving faithfulness, are

beautiful in God's

sight."—Education,

page

114.

12.

What is the test of Christian

stewardship.

1 Cor.

4:2.

NOTE.—"The knowledge of God's grace,

the truths of His- word, and temporal gifts

as well,—time and means, talents and in-

fluence,—are all a trust from God to be

employed to His glory and the salvation of

men. Nothing can be more offensive to

God, who is constantly bestowing His gifts

upon man, than to see him selfishly grasping

these gifts and making no returns to the

Giver."—Testimonies,

vol. 5, pp. 731, 732.

The Rewards of Faithfulness

13.

What promise was made to the

faithful servants who had improved

their talents? Matt. 25:21, 23.

NoTE.—"The talents, however few, are to

be put to use. The question that most con-

cerns us is not, How much have I received?

but, What am

doing with that which

have

?"—Christ's Object Lessons,

page 329.

"Our reward for working with Christ in

this world is the greater power and wider

privilege of working with Him in the world

to come."—Ibid., p. 361.

14.

How will those who persevere

be rewarded? Gal. 6:9.

NOTE.—"Holiness

will lead its possessor

to be fruitful and abound in all good works.

He will never become weary in well-doing,

neither will he look for promotion in this

world. He will look forward for promotion

to the time when the Majesty of heaven

shall exalt the sanctified ones to His throne.

. . . The Lord then enumerates the works

of self-denial and mercy, compassion and

righteousness, which they had wrought."—

Testimonies,

vol. 2, p. 445._

15.

What assurance is given those

who patiently endure earth's trials?

Matt. 24:13; Rev. 2:10, last

part.

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Lesson 3, for January 19, 1957

Temperance and Sobriety

MEMORY VERSE:

"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all

to the glory of God." 1 Cor. 10:31.

STUDY HELPS:

"Testimonies," vol. 2, pp. 354-376; "Prophets and Kings," pages

479-490; "The Ministry of Healing," pages 325-335; "Temperance," pages 137-

169; Lesson Help in "Review and Herald" for January

Only the temperate are free from spiritual

bondage and ready for the infilling of God's

power. The broad principle of moderation

in all things lawful for our use calls not only

for abstinence from liquor and narcotics,

but for a check on every form of excess,

whether mental or physical. In eating and

drinking, in labor, study, and recreation

moderation is an admirable Christian virtue

Warnings and Obligations

1. Of what must those beware who

look for Jesus' coming? Luke 21:34.

Introduction

THE LESSON

NoTE.-"Men who are engaged in giving

the last message of warning to the world, a

message which is to decide the destiny of

souls, should make a practical application in

their own lives of the truths they preach to

others. They should be examples to the peo-

ple in their eating, in their drinking, and in

their chaste conversation and deportment."

-Testimonies,

vol. 3, p. 490.

2. What solemn sense of obligation

should deter Christians from sensual

indulgences? 1 Cor. 6:19, 20; 3:16, 17.

NOTE.-"If all who profess to be follow-

ers of • Christ were truly sanctified, their

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

Check Here

Sabbath afternoon: Survey les-

son, following the outline.

Sunday: Read Introduction;

Ques. 1-5.

Monday: Ques. 6-8; read first

Study Help.

Tuesday: Ques. 9, 10; read sec-

ond Study Help.

Check Here

Wednesday: Ques. 11-14; read

third Study Help.

Thursday: Review Ques. 1-8;

read fourth Study Help; learn

Memory Verse.

Friday: Review Ques. 9-14; read

fifth Study Help; meditate on

Key Thought.

Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. Warnings and Obligations

Timely warning. Luke 21:34.

Obligations on Christians. 1 Cor.

6:19, 20; 3:16, 17.

The principle in self-mastery. 1 Cor.

9:25-27.

Moderation in all things. 1 Cor. 10:

31; Co1.3:23.

Responsibilities of administrators.

Prov. 31:4, 5.

II. Daniel's Example and Belshazzar's

Feast

Daniel's resolution

and

its results.

Dan. 1:8, 12, 15.

God's displeasure on Belshazzar.

Dan. 5:1-4.

Retribution on the king. Dan. 5:5,

30.

III. John the Baptist and Herod Antipas

The prophecy concerning John the

Baptist. Luke 1:15.

10.

The intemperate wrath of Herod.

Mark 6:18, 21-27.

IV. Moderation the Only Safeguard

11.

The broad principle of conduct for

the church. Titus 2 : 1-6.

12.

Personal responsibility for our con-

duct. Rom. 14:21; Hab. 2:15.

13.

Temperance in speech. Col. 4:6;

Matt. 5:37.

14.

Safeguard against modern excesses.

Phil. 4:5; Col. 3:17.

Key Thought:

"Men and women . . . need to be im-

pressed with the fact that all their powers of

mind and body are the gift of God, and are

to be preserved in the best possible condition

for His service."-The

Ministry of Healing,

page 130.

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means, instead of being spent for needless

and even hurtful indulgences, would be

turned into the Lord's treasury, and Chris-

tians would set an example of temperance,

self-denial, and self-sacrifice. Then they

would be the light of the world."—The

Great Controversy,

page 475.

"He who remains in willing ignorance of

the laws of his physical being, and who

violates them through ignorance, is sinning

against

God."—Christ's Object Lessons,

page

348.

What is the fundamental prin-

ciple in self-mastery, and how did

Paul exercise it? 1 Cor. 9:25-27.

NoTE.—"As our first parents lost Eden

through the indulgence of appetite, our only

hope of regaining Eden is through the firm

denial of appetite and passion. Abstemious-

ness in diet and control of all the passions

will preserve the intellect and give mental

and moral vigor, enabling men to bring all

their propensities under the control of the

higher powers and to discern between right

and wrong, the sacred and the common."—

Testimonies,

vol. 3, p. 491.

What spiritual objective should

inspire moderation and self-control in

all things? 1 Cor. 10:31; Col. 3:23.

NOTE.—"To have firm religious principles

is an inestimable treasure. It is the purest,

highest, and most elevated influence mortals

can possess. Such have an anchor. Every

act is well considered, lest its effect be in-

jurious to another and lead away from

Christ. The constant inquiry of the mind

is: Lord, how shall I best serve Thee, and

glorify Thy name in the earth

?"—Testimo-

nies, vol. 2,

p. 129.

What social evils result from

the intemperance of rulers and legis-

lators? Prov. 31:4, 5.

NoTE.—"Oh, how often has the life of the

innocent been sacrificed through the in-

temperance of those who should have been

guardians of justice! . . . Those who have

jurisdiction over the lives of their fellow

VICTORY AT THE TABLE CAN STRENGTHEN

ONE FOR

COMPLETE VICTORY

IN LIFE -

men should be held guilty of a crime when

they yield to intemperance. All who exe-

cute the laws should be lawkeepers. They

should be men of self-control. They need

to have full command of their physical,

mental, and moral powers, that they may

possess vigor of intellect, and a high sense of

justice."—The

Desire of Ages,

page 222:

Daniel's Example and Belshazzar's

Feast

When offered the king's dain-

ties, what resolve did Daniel make,

and what did he propose? With what

result? Dan. 1:8, 12, 15.

NcrrE.—"Daniel and his associates had

been trained by their parents to habits of

strict temperance. They had been taught

that God would hold them accountable for

their capabilities, and that they must never

dwarf or enfeeble their powers. This educa-

tion was to Daniel and his companions the

means of their preservation amidst the de-

moralizing influences of the court of Baby-

lon."—Prophets and Kings,

page 482.

What abandoned conduct

brought God's displeasure upon Bel-

shazzar? Dan. 5:1-4.

NOTE.—"With reason dethroned through

shameless intoxication, and with lower im-

pulses and passions now in the ascendancy,

the king himself took the lead in the riotous

orgy. . . .

"Little did Belshazzar think that there

was a heavenly Witness to his idolatrous

revelry; that a divine Watcher, unrecog-

nized, looked upon the scene of profanation,

heard the sacrilegious mirth, beheld the

idolatry."—Prophets and Kings,

pages 523,

524.

How swift was the retribution

upon the king? Dan. 5:5, 30.

John the Baptist and Herod Antipas

What was prophesied of John

the Baptist before his birth? Luke

1:15.

NOTE.—"In the time of John the Baptist,

greed for riches, and the love of luxury

and display had become widespread. Sen-

suous pleasures, feasting and drinking, were

causing physical disease and degeneracy,

benumbing the spiritual perceptions, and

lessening the sensibility to sin. John was

to stand as a reformer. By his abstemious

life and plain dress he was to rebuke the

excesses of his time. Hence the directions

given to the parents of John,—a lesson of

temperance by an angel from the throne of

heaven."—The

Desire of Ages,

pages 100,

101.

10.

Rebuked by John the Baptist

for his profligacy, to what intemper-

ate lengths did Herod go? Mark

6:18, 21-27.

NoTE.—"The king was dazed with wine.

Passion held sway, and reason was de-

throned. . . . Oh, how often has the life of

the innocent been sacrified through the in-

temperance of those who should have been

guardians of justice! He who puts the in-

toxicating cup to his lips makes himself

responsible for all the injustice he may com-

mit under its besotting power."—The

Desire

of Ages,

pages 221, 222.

Moderation the Only Safeguard

11.

What broad principle of con-

duct did Paul give Titus for the

church? Titus 2:1-6.

12.

How responsible are we for

our conduct and influence? Rom.

14:21; Hab. 2:15.

NoTE.—"Through Christ, God has in-

vested man with an influence that makes it

impossible for him to live to himself. Indi-

vidually we are connected with our fellow

men, a part of God's great whole, and we

stand under mutual obligations. . . .

"This is a responsibility from ,which we

cannot free ourselves. Our words, our acts,

our dress, our deportment, even the expres-

sion of the countenance, has an influence."

—Christ's Object Lessons,

pages 339, 340.

13.

What admonition is given to

us regarding our speech? Col. 4:6;

Matt. 5:37.

NOTE.—"No evilspeaking, no frivolous

talk, no fretful repining or impure sugges-

tion, will escape the lips of him who is

following

Christ."—Christ's Object Lessons,

page 337.

"God's word condemns also the use of

those meaningless phrases and expletives

that border on profanity. It condemns the

deceptive compliments, the evasions of

truth, the exaggerations, the misrepresenta-

tions in trade, that are current in society and

in the business

world."—Education,

page

236.

14.

What principle, if heeded, will

keep us from the excesses of our time?

Phil. 4:5; Col. 3:17.

NOTE.—"Whatever our department of la-

bor, be it housework or fieldwork or intel-

lectual pursuits, we may perform it to the

glory of God so long as we make Christ first

and last and best in

everything."—Testimo-

nies,

vol. 5, p. 459.

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Lesson 4, for January 26, 1957

Liberality and Benevolence

MEMORY VERSE:

"I have showed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to

support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said,

It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35.

STUDY HELPS:

"Gospel Workers," pages 454-457; "The Acts of the Apostles," pages

335-345; "Patriarchs and Prophets," pages 525-536; Lesson Help in "Review

and Herald" for January 10.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

Check Here

Sabbath afternoon: Survey the

lesson, following outline.

Sunday: Read Introduction;

Ques. 1-3.

Monday: Ques. 4-7; read first

Study Help.

Tuesday: Ques. 8-11; read sec-

ond Study Help.

Check Here

Wednesday: Ques. 12-15; read

third Study Help.

Thursday: Review Ques. 1-7;

learn Memory Verse; read

fourth Study Help.

Friday: Review Ques. 8-15;

meditate on Key Thought.

Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. God's Ownership

1. God the source of all wealth.

1 Chron. 29:11, 12.

2. God's claim on the world's wealth.

Ps. 89:11; Hag. 2:8.

3. Spiritual danger of the prosperous.

Deut. 8:11-14, 18.

II. God's Requirements in Tithes and

Offerings

4. God's proportion of men's income.

Lev. 27:30, 32.

5. Promise to the tithepayer. Mal. 3:

10-12.

6. Israel's offerings for the tabernacle.

Ex. 35:29.

7. Attitudes in giving contrasted.

2 Cor. 9:7; Matt. 6:1.

III. The Rewards of Generous Giving

The law of sowing and reaping.

2 Cor. 9:6; John 12:24.

Promise to those who honor God

with gifts. Prov. 3:9, 10.

10.

How God rewards the giver. Luke

6:38.

11.

Blessings delayed yet assured. Eccl.

11:1.

IV. Liberality Among Brethren

12.

Paul recalls Jesus' words on giving.

Acts 20:35.

13.

Those who fail to feel a brother's

need. 1 John 3:17.

14.

Promises to those who share. Prov.

11:25; 19:17; 22:9.

15.

Our abiding sufficiency. 2 Cor. 3:5.

Key Thought:

"Spiritual prosperity is closely bound up

with Christian liberality."-The

Acts of the

Apostles,

page 344.

THE LESSON

fat." The penny-pinching soul is a miserly

one. The truly thrifty person saves that he

may give intelligently. True benevolence is

not extravagance and impulsive spending,

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Introduction

The rich life is the outflowing life. Stated

Scripturally, "The liberal soul shall be made

but a consecrated directing of what we have

to share into worthy channels. The philan-

thropy that heaven approves is the serving

of a neighbor's needs out of a scanty store

rather than ostentatious giving from lavish

profits. The test of liberality is not in the

size of the gift, but in the simple principle,

"God loveth a cheerful giver." 2 Cor. 9:7.

God's Ownership

How did Solomon acknowledge

God as the source and distributor of

all wealth? 1 Chron. 29:11, 12.

NOTE.—"All that men receive of God's

bounty still belongs to God. Whatever He

has bestowed in the valuable and beautiful

things of earth is placed in our hands to test

us, to sound the depths of our love for Him

and our appreciation of His favors."—Testi-

monies, vol.

5, p. 736.

To how much of the world's

wealth does God lay claim? Ps. 89:11;

Hag.

2:8.

NoTE.—"Every good thing of earth was

placed here by the bountiful hand of God as

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41 expression of His love to man. The poor

are His, and the cause of religion is His. The

gold and the silver are the Lord's, and He

could rain them from heaven if He chose.

But instead of this He has made man His

steward, entrusting him with means, not to

be hoarded, but to be used in benefiting

others."—Testimonies,

vol. 9, p. 255.

Against what danger are the

prosperous warned? Deut. 8:11-14,

18.

NoTE.—"It is God who gives men power

to get wealth, and He has bestowed this

ability, not as a means of gratifying self, but

as a means of returning to God His own.

With this object it is not a sin to acquire

means. . . . Wealth will prove a blessing if

we regard it as the Lord's, to be received

with thankfulness and with thankfulness re-

turned to the

Giver."—Testimonies,

vol. 6,

pp. 452, 453.

God's Requirements in Tithes

and Offerings

What proportion of the boun-

ties God gives to men does He require

us to return? Lev. 27:30, 32.

NOTE.—"As to the amount required, God,

has specified one tenth of the increase. This'

is left to the conscience and benevolence of

men, whose judgment in this tithing system

should have free play. . . .

"All that is withheld of that which.

God

claims, the tenth of the increase, is recorded

in the books of heaven, against the with-

holders, as

robbery."—Testimonies,

vol. 3,

p. 394.

What remarkable promise

given to the faithful tithepayer? Mal.

3:10-12.

NoTE.—"Whenever God's people, in any

period of the world, have cheerfully and

willingly carried out His plan in systematic

benevolence and in gifts and offerings, they

have realized the standing promise that

prosperity should attend all their labors just

in proportion as they obeyed His require-

ments. . . . But when they robbed God in

tithes and in offerings they were made to

realize that they were not only robbing Him

but themselves, for He limited His blessings

to them just in proportion as they limited

their offerings to

Him."—Testimonies,

vol.

3, p. 395.

In what spirit did the children

of Israel bring their offerings for the

building of the tabernacle? Ex. 35:29.

NOTE.—"The plan of Moses to raise means

for the building of the tabernacle was highly

successful. No urging was necessary. Nor

did he employ any of the devices to which

churches in our day so often resort. He

made no grand feast. He did not invite the

people to scenes of gaiety, dancing, and gen-

eral amusement. . . . He was to accept gifts

from everyone that gave willingly, from his

heart. And the offerings came in so great

abundance that Moses bade the people cease

bringing, for they had supplied more than

could be

used."—Patriarchs and Prophets,

page 529.

"God requires no less of His people in these

last days, in sacrifices and offerings, than He

did of the Jewish nation. Those whom He

has blessed with a competency, and even the

widow and the fatherless, should not be un-

mindful of His blessings. Especially should

those whom He has prospered render to Him

the things that are His. They should appear

before Him with a spirit of self-sacrifice."—

Testimonies, vol.

2, p. 599.

What attitude in a giver does

God approve? How does He rebuke

the proud giver? 2 Cor. 9:7; Matt.

6:1.

The Rewards of Generous Giving

What is the law of sowing and

reaping? 2 Cor. 9:6; John 12:24.

NoTE.—"By casting it away the sower

multiplies his seed. So by imparting we in-

crease our blessings. God's promise assures

a sufficiency, that we may continue to give.

. . The law of self-sacrifice is the law of

self-preservation."—Education, page 110.

What promise is assured to

those who honor God with their best

gifts? Prov. 3:9, 10.

NOTE.—"In

every dispensation, from

Adam's time to ours, God has claimed the

property of man, saying: I am the rightful

owner of the universe; therefore consecrate

to Me thy first fruits, bring a tribute of

loyalty, surrender to Me My own, thus

acknowledging My sovereignty, and you

shall be free to retain and enjoy My boun-

ties, and My blessing shall be with you."—

Testimonies,

vol. 4, p. 477.

10.

In what generous way does

God reward the liberal giver? Luke

6:38.

NoTE.—"Would men make their property

secure? Let them place it in the hands that

"NOT WHAT WE GIVE, BUT WHAT WE SHARE.:

PERSONAL GIVING TO OTHERS BRINGS

JOY TO GIVER AND RECEIVER.

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bear the marks of the crucifixion. Would

they enjoy their substance? Let them use it

to bless the needy and suffering. Would they

increase their possessions? Let them heed

the divine injunction, 'Honor the Lord with

thy substance, and with the first fruits of all

thine increase.'

"—The Acts of the Apostles,

page 345.

11.

Although the blessings of be-

nevolence may seem delayed, of what

is the generous giver assured? Eccl.

11:1.

NOTE.—"In this life our work for God

often seems to be almost fruitless. Our ef-

forts to do good may be earnest and perse-

vering, yet we may not be permitted to

witness their results. To us the effort may

seem to be lost. But the Saviour assures us

that our work is noted in heaven, and that

the recompense cannot

fail."—Testimonies,

vol. 6, p. 305.

Liberality Among Brethren

12.

In counseling the church to

care for its needy, what words of

Jesus did Paul recall? Acts 20:35.

NOTE.—"Paul sometimes worked night

and day, not only for his own support, but

that he might assist his fellow laborers. He

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151

shared his earnings with Luke, and he helped

Timothy. He even suffered hunger at times,

that he might relieve the necessities of oth-

ers."—The

Acts of the Apostles,

page 352.

13. What is lacking in the experi-

ence of those who fail to feel a broth-

er's need? 1 John 3:17.

NOTE.—

"For to share is the bliss of heaven, as it is

the joy of earth;

And the unshared bread lacks savor,

and the wine unshared lacks zest;

And the joy of the soul redeemed would

be little, little worth

If, content with its own security, it

could forget the rest."

—Thoughts From the Mount of

Blessing,

page 112.

14.

What liberal promises are

made to those who share their boun-

ties? Prov. 11:25; 19:17; 22:9.

15.

Who is our abiding sufficiency

in every good work? 2 Cor. 3:5.

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Lesson 5, for February 2, 1957

Self-Denial and Sacrifice

MEMORY VERSE:

"Then said Jesus unto His disciples, If any man will come after

Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me." Matt. 16:24.

STUDY HELPS:

"Testimonies," vol. 2, pp. 200-215; vol. 3, pp. 485-492; vol. 4, pp.

571-575; Lesson Help in "Review and Herald" for January 17.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

Check Here

Sabbath afternoon: Survey les-

son, following the outline.

Sunday: Read Introduction;

Ques. 1-4.

Monday: Ques. 5-8; read first

Study Help.

Tuesday: Ques. 9-11; read sec-

ond Study Help.

Check Here

Wednesday: Ques. 12-14; read

third Study Help.

Thursday: Review Ques. 1-8;

learn Memory Verse; read

fourth Study Help.

Friday: Review Ques. 9-14;

meditate on Key Thought.

Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. The Divine Example in Sacrifice

God's love for the world. John 3:16.

The supreme sacrifice of Jesus. John

10:15, 17, 18, 30.

How Jesus met temptation. Luke

4:1-4.

The marks of a true disciple. Matt.

16:24; Luke 9:23.

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Patterns in Self-Denial

The self-abnegation of John the

Baptist. Mark 1:7; John 3:30.

The complete consecration of Paul.

Phil. 3:7, 8.

The example of Epaphroditus. Phil.

2:25-30.

Jesus' reply to Peter's complaint.

Matt. 19:27-29.

Admonitions to Believers

Every Christian called to consecra-

tion. 1 Peter 2:21-24.

II.

III.

10.

The battle against sin. Col. 3:5, 8;

1 Peter 2:11.

11.

Paul's example in self-discipline.

1 Cor. 9:27.

IV. The. Heavenly Goal

12.

Admonitions to believers in the ad-

vent. Titus 2 : 11-13 .

13.

Earthly gain against eternal loss.

Mark 8:34-37.

14.

Promise to those who suffer with

Christ. 2 Tim. 2:11, 12.

Key Thought:

"True happiness will be the result of every

self-denial, every crucifixion of self

."—Testi-

monies,

vol. 4, p. 345.

THE LESSON

NOTE.—"I

present before you the life of

self-denial, humility, and sacrifice of our di-

vine Lord. The Majesty of heaven, the King

of glory, left His riches, His splendor, His

honor and glory, and, in order to save sinful

man, condescended to a life of humility,

poverty, and

shame."—Testimonies,

vol. 2,

pp. 490, 491.

3. How did the Saviour overcome

the temptations of the flesh in the

wilderness? Luke 4:1-4.

Introduction

In a self-indulgent, self-seeking, self-ap-

proving world like ours, a lesson on self-

denial and sacrifice goes contrary to the

innate sinful heart. Yet nothing elevates the

soul and strengthens the spirit like resolute

self-control that molds the conduct into pat-

terns that heaven can approve. Not until

we enter truly into the meaning of Christ's

Sacrifice for the world can we partake of the

spirit of. His self-denial in our service for

Him. Although a way of trials and crosses,

it is the sure road to happiness.

The Divine Example in Sacrifice

How did God reveal the height

and depth and breadth of sacrificial

love? John 3:16.

NOTE.—"What

an incomparable love is

this! A theme for the most profound medi-

tation! The amazing love of God for a

world that did not -love 'Him! The thought

has a subduing power upon the soul and

brings the mind into captivity to the will of

God."—Testimonies,

vol. 4, p. 80.

"He laid aside His glory, His dominion,

His riches, and sought after those who were

perishing in sin. He humbled Himself to our

necessities, that He might exalt us to heaven.

Sacrifice, self-denial, and disinterested be-

nevolence characterized His life. . . . He is

a perfect and holy example. . . . Love for

souls for whom Christ died will lead to a

denial of self and a willingness to make any

sacrifice in order to be co-workers with

Christ in the salvation of

souls."—Testimo-

nies, vol.

2, p. 549.

How closely was Jesus in accord

with His. Father in the redemption of

man? John 10:15, 17, 18, 30.

NOTE.—"In

our own strength it is im-

possible for us to deny the clamors of our

fallen nature. Through this channel Satan

will bring temptation upon us. Christ knew

that the enemy would come to every hu-

man being, to take advantage of hereditary

weakness, and by his false insinuations to

ensnare all those who trust not in God. And

by passing over the ground which man must

travel, our Lord has prepared the way for us

to overcome.... 'Be of good cheer,' He says;

'I have overcome the world.'

"—The Desire

of Ages,

pages 122, 123.

4.. What did Jesus set forth as the

mark of a true disciple? Matt. 16:24;

Luke 9:23.

NoTE.—Observe the word "daily" that

Luke adds to our memory verse.

"Yes, follow Him through evil as well as

through good report. Follow Him in be-

friending 'the most needy and friendless.

Follow Him in being forgetful of self, abun-

dant in acts of self-denial and self-sacrifice

to do others good; when reviled, reviling not

again; manifesting love and compassion for

the fallen

race."—Testimonies,

vol. 2, p. 178.

"We cannot equal the pattern; but we

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I N THE LIGHT OF THE CROSS. WHAT

DO WE KNOW OF REAL SACRIFICE ?

shall not be approved of God if we do not

copy it and, according to the ability which

God has given, resemble

it."—Testimonies,

vol. 2, p. 549.

Patterns in Self-Denial

What spirit of self-abnegation

did John the Baptist manifest? John

3:30; Mark 1:7.

NOTE.—"For

a time the Baptist's influence

over the nation had been greater than that

of its rulers, priests, or princes. . . . Now

he saw the tide of popularity turning away

from himself to the Saviour. Day by day

the crowds about him lessened. .. . Looking

in faith to the Redeemer, John had risen to

the height of self-abnegation. He sought not

to attract men to himself, but to lift their

thoughts higher and still higher, until they

should rest upon the Lamb of God."—The

Desire of Ages,

pages 178, 179.

How completely did Paul give

up worldly advantages, that he might

know Christ? Phil. 3:7, 8.

For what did Paul commend

Epaphroditus? Phil. 2:25-30.

Nora.—The example of both Timothy

and Epaphroditus was in striking contrast

to the spirit of many whom Paul said "seek

their own, not the things which are Jesus

Christ's." See verse 21.

What reply did Jesus make to

Peter's claim that the disciples had

sacrificed everything for the gospel?

Matt. 19:27-29.

NoTE.—"God gave all for man, and He

asks him to place His service above every

earthly and selfish consideration. He cannot

accept a divided heart. The heart that is

absorbed in earthly affections cannot be

given up to

God."—Christ's Object Lessons,

page 223.

Admonitions to Believers

To what complete consecration

is every Christian called? 1 Peter 2:

21-24.

NoTE.—"A noble, all-round character is

not inherited. It does not come to us by

accident. A noble character is earned by in-

dividual effort through the merits and grace

of Christ. . . . It is formed by hard, stern

battles with self. Conflict after conflict must

be waged against hereditary tendencies."—

Christ's Object Lessons,

page 331.

10.

Against what physical and spir-

itual temptations must we wage bat-

tle? Col. 3:5, 8; 1 Peter 2:11.

11.

How did Paul set an example

in self-discipline? 1 Cor. 9:27.

NoTE.—"We are under solemn obligations

to God to keep the spirit pure and the body

healthy, that we may be a benefit to hu-

manity, and render to God perfect service."

Testimonies,

vol. 2, p. 381.

"To all those who fully comply with the

conditions in God's word, and have a sense

of their responsibility to preserve physical

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vigor and activity of body, that they may

have well-balanced minds and healthy mor-

als, the race is not uncertain. They all may

gain the prize, and win and wear the crown

of immortal glory that fadeth not away."—

Testimonies,

vol. 4, p. 35.

The Heavenly Goal

12.

What will be the manner of

life of those who look for the coming

of the Lord? Titus 2:11-13.

NOTE.—"The Lord, by close and pointed

truths for these last days, is cleaving out a

people from the world and purifying them

unto Himself. Pride and unhealthful fash-

ions, the love of display, the love of appro-

bation—all must be left with the world if we

would be renewed in knowledge after the

image of Him who created

us."—Testimo-

nies,

vol. 3, p. 52.

13.

How does God weigh self-de-

nial and unselfish devotion against

worldly gain? Mark 8:34-37.

NOTE.—"Selfishness is death. No organ of

the body could live should it confine its serv-

ice to itself. The heart, failing to send its

lifeblood to the hand and the head, would

quickly lose its power. As our lifeblood, so

is the love of Christ diffused through every

part of His mystical body. We are members

one of another, and the soul that refuses to

impart will perish."—The

Desire of Ages,

page 417.

14.

What assurance is given to all

who die to self and suffer for Christ's

sake? 2 Tim. 2:11, 12.

NOTE.—"Were it possible to reach the tree

of life in the midst of the Paradise of God

without suffering, we would not enjoy so

rich a reward for which we had not suf-

fered. We would shrink back from the glory;

shame would seize us in the presence of

those who had fought the good fight, had

run the race with patience, and had laid hold

on eternal life. But none will be there who

have not, like Moses, chosen to suffer afflic-

tion with the people of

God."—Testimonies,

vol.

1, p. 78.

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Lesson 6, forektmary-9,-

195`7.

Purity and Morality

MEMORY VERSE: "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of

life." Prov. 4:23.

STUDY HELPS: "Testimonies," vol. 5, pp. 591-603; vol. 9, pp. 89-96; "The Ministry

of Healing," pages 356-362; Lesson Help in "Review and Herald" for Jan-

uary 24.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

Check Here

Sabbath afternoon: Survey les-

son, following the outline.

Sunday: Read Introduction;

Ques. 1-4.

Monday: Ques. 5-8; read first

Study Help.

Tuesday: Ques. 9-12; read sec-

ond Study Help.

Check Here

Wednesday: Ques. 13-15; read

third Study Help.

Thursday: Review Ques. 1-8;

learn Memory Verse; read

fourth Study Help.

Friday: Review Ques. 9-15; medi-

tate on Key Thought.

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Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. Guarding the Soul Against Evil

Source of purity and moral conduct.

Titus 1:15; Prov. 15:26; Matt.

15 : 19.

A sobering deterrent against evil.

Hab. 1:13, first part; Gen. 16:13.

The natural condition of the heart.

Jer. 17:9.

How we are kept from impurity.

Prop. 4:23; Phil. 4:8; Ps. 51:10.

II. Lessons From the Past

Joseph in Potiphar's house. Gen.

39:9, last part.

David's acknowledgment of sin. His

reminder of God's requirements.

Ps. 51:7; 24:3, 4.

Solomon's description of a virtuous

wife and mother. Prov. 31:10-12,

20, 27-29.

Ruth preserved by her devotion.

Ruth 1:16.

Ill. Integrity in the Family

Jesus' pronouncement on marriage.

Matt. 19:4-6.

10.

Relationship between husband and

wife. Eph. 5:22, 25.

11.

Children to honor their parents.

Eph. 6:1-3.

12.

Rules for harmony in the home.

Eph. 6:4; Prov. 6:20.

IV. Aspects of Pure Religion

13.

Pure religion defined. James 1:27.

14.

Admonitions for keeping the life

pure. Col. 3:5; Rom. 8:12-14.

15.

Guarding our influence. 1 Thess.

5:22.

Key Thought:

"We need a constant sense of the en-

nobling power of pure thoughts. The only

security for any soul is right thinking."-

The Ministry of Healing,

page 491.

THE LESSON

is defiled, and the tempter has triumphed."

-Testimonies,

vol. 4, p. 623.

"To a great degree the experiences of life

are the fruition of our own thoughts and

deeds."-Education,

page 146.

What should deter the Christian

believer from compromise with evil?

Hab. 1:13, first part; Gen. 16:13.

Introduction

True morality is more than outward re-

spectability. It involves the thoughts and

attitudes of the mind as well as public de-

corum and social relationships. The pure in

heart will be pure in conversation, honest in

dealing with others, and zealous in opposing

every form of evil. The prevailing licentious-

ness of the age, flaunted at us from palaces

of vice, from books and magazines, from

stage and screen, should be a challenge to

every Christian who loves his Lord to "gird

up the loins" of his mind that the citadel of

his soul may not be invaded by evil.

Guarding the Soul Against Evil

1. What is the source of morality

and purity of conduct? Titus 1:15;

Prov. 15:26; Matt. 15:19.

NoTE.-"The thoughts of the heart are

discerned of God. When impure thoughts

are cherished, they need not be expressed

by word or act to consummate the sin and

bring the soul into condemnation. Its purity

NOTE.

-"As

a shield from temptation and

an inspiration to purity and truth, no other

influence can equal the sense of God's pres-

ence. 'All things are naked and opened unto

the eyes of Him with whom we have to

do.'

"-Education,

page 255.

What is the natural condition of

the human heart? Jer. 17:9.

NOTE.

-"We

must search the Scriptures

with humble hearts, trembling at the word

of the Lord, if we would not be in any way

deceived in regard to our true character....

As Christians we are less thorough in self-

examination than in anything else; it is no

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wonder, then, that we make such slow ad-

vancement in understanding

self."—Testi-

monies, vol.

5, pp. 332, 333.

What, then, will keep us from

the sin of impurity? Prov. 4:23; Phil.

4:8. For what should we pray? Ps.

51:10.

NOTE.—" 'Man looketh on the outward

appearance, but the Lord looketh on the

heart,' the human heart, with its conflicting

emotions of joy and sorrow, the wandering,

wayward heart, which is the abode of so

much impurity and deceit. He knows its

motives, its very intents and purposes. Go

to Him with your soul all stained as it is.

Like the psalmist, throw its chambers open

to the all-seeing eye, exclaiming, 'Search me,

0 God, and know my heart: try me, and

know my thoughts: and see if there be any

wicked way in me, and lead me in the way

everlasting.'

"—Steps to Christ,

page 39.

Lessons From the Past

What was Joseph's reply to

temptation in the house of Potiphar?

Gen. 39:9, last part.

NoTE.—"The love and fear of God kept

Joseph pure and untarnished in the king's

court. . . . He showed the same sacred re-

gard for God's will when he stood next the

throne as when in a prisoner's cell. Joseph

carried his religion everywhere, and this

was the secret of his unwavering fidelity."—

Testimonies,

vol. 4, p. 544.

How did David acknowledge

his sin, and what solemn reminder of

God's requirements has he left us?

Ps. 51.;7; 24:3, 4.

NoTE.—"David's repentance was sincere

and deep. There was no effort to palliate

his crime. No desire to escape the judgments

threatened, inspired his prayer. But he saw

the enormity of his transgression against

God; he saw the defilement of his soul; he

loathed his sin. It was not for pardon only

'JOSEPH CARRIED HIS RELIGION EVERYWHERE!'

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that he prayed, but for purity of heart.

David did not in despair give over the strug-

gle. In the promises of God to repentant

sinners, he saw the evidence of his pardon

and acceptance."—Patriarchs

and Prophets,

page 725.

What was the mature observa-

tion of Solomon regarding a success-

ful wife and mother? Prov. 31:10-12,

20, 27-29.

NoTE.—"Human love should draw its

closest bonds from divine love. Only where

Christ reigns can there be deep, true, un-

selfish affection."—The

Ministry of Healing,

page 358.

"Around every family there is a sacred

circle that should be kept unbroken. Within

this circle no other person has a right to

come. Let not the husband or the wife per-

mit another to share the confidences that

belong solely to themselves."—Ibid., p. 361.

What resolution preserved Ruth

in the land of her adoption? Ruth

1:16.

NoTE.—"To the great principle of love

and loyalty to God, the Father of all, the

principle of filial love and obedience is

closely related. Contempt for parental au-

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thority will soon lead to contempt for the

authority of

God."—Patriarchs and Proph-

ets,

page 337.

Integrity in the Family

How did Jesus emphasize the

sacred nature of marriage? Matt. 19:

4-6.

NoTE.—"When the divine principles are

recognized and obeyed in this relation, mar-

riage is a blessing; it guards the purity and

happiness of the race, it provides for man's

social needs, it elevates the physical, the

intellectual, and the moral

nature."—Patri-

archs and Prophets,

page 46.

10.

How tender should be the rela-

tionship between husband and wife?

Eph. 5:22, 25.

11.

What promise is made to chil-

dren who honor their parents? Eph.

6:1-3. See Prov. 20:11.

NoTE.—"Jesus did not ignore His relation

to His earthly parents. . . . For eighteen

years after He had recognized that He was

the Son of God, He acknowledged the tie

that bound Him to the home at Nazareth,

and performed the duties of a

son."—The

Desire of Ages,

page 82.

12.

How may happy harmony in

the home be maintained? Eph. 6:4;

Prov. 6:20.

NoTE.—"Fathers and mothers, however

pressing your business, do not fail to gather

your family around God's altar. Ask for the

guardianship of holy angels in your home.

Remember that your dear ones are exposed

to temptations. Daily annoyances beset the

path of young and old. Those who would

live patient, loving, cheerful lives must

pray. . . .

"Home should be a place where cheerful-

nesscourtesy, and love abide; and where

these graces dwell, there will abide happiness

and peace."—The

Ministry of Healing,

page

393.

Aspects of Pure Religion

13.

How is pure religion defined?

James 1:27.

14.

What is necessary in maintain-

ing inward purity of mind and heart?

Col. 3:5; Rom. 8:12-14.

NOTE.-"A

terrible picture of the condi-

tion of the world has been presented before

me. Immorality abounds everywhere. Li-

centiousness is the special sin of this age.

Never did vice lift its deformed head with

such boldness as

now."—Testimonies, vol.

p. 346.

"Choose poverty, reproach, separation

from friends, or any suffering rather than

to defile the soul with sin. Death before

dishonor or the transgression of God's law

should be the motto of every Christian."—

Testimonies, vol.

5, p. 147.

15.

How should we guard our

Christian influence? 1 Thess. 5:22.

NOTE.-"A

faithful record is kept of the

acts of the children of men. Nothing can be

concealed from the eye of the high and holy

One."—Testimonies, vol.

1, p. 336.

"It is Satan's studied plan to make the

workers weak in prayer, weak in power, and

weak in influence. . . . We . . . must be

united in frowning down and condemning

everything that bears the least approach to

evil."—Testimonies, vol.

5, p. 592.

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Lesson 7, for February 16, 1957

Patience and Forbearance

MEMORY VERSE:

"Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power,

unto all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness." Col. 1:11.

STUDY HELPS:

"Gospel Workers," pages 475-480; "Testimonies," vol. 5, pp. 331-

336; "Christ's Object Lessons," pages 243-251; Lesson Help

"Review and

Herald" for January 31.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

Check Here

Sabbath afternoon: Survey les-

son, following the outline.

Sunday: Read Introduction;

Ques.

1-4.

Monday: Ques. 5-8; read first

Study Help.

Tuesday: Ques. 9-12; read sec-

ond Study Help.

Check Here

Wednesday: Ques.

13, 14;

read

third Study Help.

Thursday: Review Ques. 1-8;

learn Memory Verse; read

fourth Study Help.

Friday: Review Ques. 9-14;

meditate on Key Thought.

Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. Christ the Patient Sufferer

As a lamb to the slaughter. Isa. 53:7.

Jesus comforts His disciples. John

16:33.

Following the Master. Rom. 15:5;

Col. 1 : 10, 11.

Spirit of Paul's counsel. 2 Cor. 10:1.

The School of Discipline

How to develop patience. Heb. 12:

5-7; Rom. 5:3.

The experience of Moses. Heb. 11:

24-27.

David's testimony in trial. Ps. 40:

1-3; 94:12.

Job's resolution in affliction. Job

40:3, 4.

III. The Practice of Patience

Patience an active virtue. 1 Thess.

5:14, 15.

10.

Advice to Timothy applicable to-

day. 2 Tim. 2:24, 25.

11.

Sanctified speech and influence. Ti-

tus 3:2 ; Prov. 15:1.

12.

Fortitude among brethren. Rom.

12:16; Col. 3:13.

IV. The Hope of the Church

13.

Harmony among brethren. Eph. 4:

2, 3 ; 2 Thess. 3:5.

14.

Patience until coming of the Lord.

Heb. 10:35-37; James 5:7, 8.

Key Thought:

"A Christian must have a sanctified ten-

derness and love, in which there is no im-

patience or fretfulness."-Testimonies, vol.

5, p.335.

THE LESSON

less and thankless people, all arise out of that

inward strength of the soul we recognize as

patience. Moses exemplified the grace in the

midst of the disobedience and unfaithfulness

of God's chosen people. Jesus gave us a ma-

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Introduction

The outward graces of gentleness to the

rude, of noble tolerance in fretful circum-

stances, and of forbearance toward thought-

jestic example of it in His forgiveness of

those who hated Him, leaving us that coun-

sel of His loving heart, "Love your enemies,

bless them that curse you, do good to them

that hate you, and pray for them which de-

spitefully use you." Matt. 5:44. Surely the

stress of modern living demands a special

watchfulness against annoyances that spoil

our equanimity of temper.

Christ the Patient Sufferer

What figure did Isaiah use in

describing Christ as the patient suf-

ferer? Isa. 53:7.

NoTE.—"The priests and rulers, in great

anxiety, urged their accusations against

Him. Raising their voices, they declared,

He is a traitor, a blasphemer. . . . But no

sign from Jesus gave evidence that He heard

a word."—The

Desire of Ages,

page 730.

"Christ's very nobility and godlike bear-

ing goaded them to madness. His meekness,

His innocence, His majestic patience, filled

them with hatred born of Satan."—/bid.,

p. 710.

With what words did Jesus con-

sole His disciples concerning their

future trials? John 16:33.

NOTE.—"The trials to which Christians

are subjected in sorrow, adversity, and re-

proach are the means appointed of God to

separate the chaff from the

wheat."—Testi-

monies,

vol. 3, p. 115.

"The trials hardest to bear are those that

come from our brethren, our own familiar

friends; but even these trials

may be borne

with patience."—/bid., vol. 8, p. 128.

How are we encouraged to fol-

low the example of Jesus in patience?

Rom. 15:5; Col. 1:10, 11.

NoTE.—The marginal reading of "accord-

ing to Christ Jesus" is "after the example

of."

In what spirit did Paul wish his

counsels to be expressed and under-

stood? 2 Cor. 10:1.

NOTE.—"Paul

s patience and cheerfulness

during his long and unjust imprisonment,

his courage and faith, were a continual ser-

mon. His spirit, so unlike the spirit of the

world, bore witness that a power higher

than that of earth was abiding with him."—

The Acts of the Apostles,

page 464.

The School of Discipline

How has God designed that we

should develop patience? Heb. 12:5-7;

Rom. 5:3.

NOTE.—"God has a purpose

sending

trial to His children. He never leads them

otherwise than they would choose to be led

if they could see the end from the beginning,

and discern the glory of the purpose that

they are fulfilling."—Prophets

and Kings,

page 578.

What experience developed pa-

tience and forbearance in Moses?

Heb. 11:24-27.

NOTE.—"It was the experience gained

during the years of toil and waiting in

Midian,—the spirit of humility and long-

suffering there developed,—that prepared

Moses to meet with patience the unbelief

and murmuring of the people, and the pride

and envy of those who should have been

his unswerving

helpers."—Patriarchs and

Prophets,

page 384.

What was David's testimony in

the face of deep trial? Ps. 40:1-3.

Whom did he call blessed? Ps. 94:12.

Rather than complain to the

Lord in his affliction, what did Job

say he would do? Job 40:3, 4.

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" PATIENCE AS WELL AS

COURAGE

HAS ITS VICTORIES."

,ors-

NOTE.—"By

his patient endurance he

vindicated his own character, and thus the

character of Him whose representative he

was."—Education,

page 156.

The Practice of Patience

How may patience become an-

active virtue? 1 Thess. 5:14,

15.

NoTE.—"Patience as well as courage has

its victories. By meekness under trial, no less

than by boldness in enterprise, souls may be

won to Christ. The Christian who manifests

patience and cheerfulness under bereave..

ment and suffering, who meets even death.

itself with the peace and calmness of an

unwavering faith, may accomplish for the

gospel more than he could have effected bye

a long life of faithful labor."—The

Acts of

the Apostles,

page 465.

10.

What admonition to Timothy

is applicable to every Christian? 2

Tim. 2:24, 25.

NOTE.—"Those

who are walking in the

light can afford to be calm, gentle with the

erring, 'apt to teach,' making manifest the

fact that they have asked and received wis-

dom of

God."—Testimonies to Ministers,

pages 164, 165.

11.

How will patience sanctify our

speech and our influence? Titus 3:2;

Prov. 15:1.

NOTE.—"Do

all that lies in your power,

without the sacrifice of principle, to con-

ciliate others. .

"If impatient words are spoken to you,

never reply in the same spirit. . . . Anger

met with silence, in a tender, forbearing

spirit, quickly dies away."—The

Ministry

of Healing,

page 486.

12.

What attitude of mind will re-

sult in patient forbearance among

brethren? Rom. 12:16; Col. 3:13.

•

NOTE.—"Do not let anything interpose

between you and your brethren. If there is

anything that you can do by sacrifice to

clear away the rubbish of suspicion, do it.

God wants us to love one another as breth-

ren. He wants us to be pitiful and courteous.

He wants us to educate ourselves to believe

that our brethren love us, and to believe

that Christ loves

us."—Testimonies, vol.

p. 193.

The Hope of the Church

13.

How can harmony in the

church be preserved? Eph. 4:2, 3;

2 Thess. 3:5.

NOTE.—"Christ designs that heaven's or-

der, heaven's plan of government, heaven's

divine harmony, shall be represented in His

church on earth."—The

Desire of Agee,

page

680.

"The apostle exhorts his brethren to

manifest in their lives 'the power of the truth

which he had presented to them. By meek-

ness and gentleness, forbearance and love,

they were to exemplify the character of

Christ."—Testimonies, vol.

5, p.

239.

14.

In view of the soon coming of

the Saviour, of what are we reminded?

Heb. 10:35-37; James 5:7, 8.

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NOTE.

-"Let the afflictions which pain us

so grievously become instructive lessons,

teaching us to press forward toward the

mark of the prize of our high calling in

Christ. Let us be encouraged by the thought

that the Lord is soon to come. Let this hope

gladden our hearts. . . . It will not be long

till we shall see Him in whom our hopes of

eternal life are centered. And in His pres-

ence, all the trials and sufferings of this life

will be as nothingness."-Testimonies, vol.

9, p. 287.

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Lesson 8, for February 23, 1957

Meekness and Humility

MEMORY VERSE:

"Be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God

resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble." 1 Peter 5:5.

STUDY HELPS:

"The Desire of Ages," pages 432-442, 642-651; "Prophets and

Kings," pages 25-32; Lesson Help in "Review and Herald" for February 7.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

Check Here

Sabbath afternoon: Survey les-

son, following the outline.

Sunday: Read Introduction;

Ques. 1-3.

Monday: Ques.

4-7;

read first

Study Help.

Tuesday: Ques. 8-10; read sec-

Check Here

and Study Help.

Wednesday: Ques.

11-14;

read

third Study Help.

Thursday: Review Ques. 1-7;

learn Memory Verse.

Friday: Review Ques. 8-14;

meditate on Key Thought.

Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. The Divine Example

The humility of Jesus.

Phil.

2:6-8;

Heb. 5:8.

Pride of the Pharisees in contrast.

Matt. 9:10-12.

Jesus sets an example for His dis-

ciples. John 13:4, 5, 15.

II. The Master's Teachings

Who is greatest in the kingdom of

heaven? Matt. 18:2-4.

Jesus rebukes vainglory of the

Pharisees. Matt. 23:5-7.

Mark of Christian brotherhood.

Matt. 23:8-12.

The parable of the wedding supper.

Luke 14:7-11.

III. Old Testament Object Lessons

8. God's mercy to King Ahab. 1 Kings

21:27-29.

Solomon's humble prayer for wis-

dom rewarded. 1 Kings 3:5-14.

10.

Josiah's humility averts punish-

ment. 2 Chron. 34:26-28.

IV. New Testament Admonitions

11.

Secret of Paul's success as a laborer

for God. Phil. 4:12; 1 Cor. 9:19-

23.

12.

Paul's exhortation to humility and

unity. Phil. 2:3, 4.

13.

Peter's exhortation to the church.

1 Peter 5:5, 6.

14.

James points the way of favor with

God. James 4:6, 10.

Key Thought:

"The strength of the children of God is

in their humility. When they are little in

their own eyes, Jesus will be to them their

strength and their righteousness, and God

will prosper their

labors."-Testimonies,

vol.

3, p.307.

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THE LESSON

nized the dignity of humanity."—The

De-

sire of Ages,

page 274.

"But although the Pharisees thought so

highly of themselves, they were really in a

worse condition than the ones they despised.

The publicans were less bigoted and self-

sufficient, and thus were more open to the

influence of truth."—/bid., p. 275.

3. What example of humble serv-

ice rebuked the ambition for eminence

among the disciples? John 13:4, 5, 15.

Introduction

Self-sufficiency gives, rise to vanity and

pride that frequently results in an offensive

self-praise. How to be aggressive in the

work of God without rudely clamoring for

the adoption of our own ideas and belittling

other men's plans requires frequent contem-

plation of the humble spirit of the Master

Workman as He went about doing good. He

was never elated by applause nor dejected

by censure. His self-abasement was not a

passive meekness that let men beguile Him

into compromise with evil, but an active

humility that exalted the dignity of His

character. His example and that of His wit-

nesses in all ages afford a pattern for our

study in this lesson.

The Divine Example

How is the humility of Christ

described? Phil. 2:6-8; Heb. 5:8.

NoTE.—"It was the marvel of all the

universe that Christ should humble Himself

to save fallen man. That He who had passed

from star to star, from world to world,

superintending all, by His providence sup-

plying the needs of every order of being in

His vast creation,—that He should consent

to leave His glory and take upon Himself

human nature, was a mystery which the

sinless intelligences of other worlds desired

to understand."—Patriarchs

and Prophets,

page 69.

"It would have been an almost infinite

humiliation for the Son of God to take

man's nature, even when Adam stood in his

innocence in Eden. But Jesus accepted hu-

manity when the race had been weakened by

four thousand years of

sin."—The Desire of

Ages,

page 49.

How did the pride of the Phari-

sees contrast with the meekness of

Jesus? Matt. 9:10-12.

NOTE.—"Jesus sat as an honored guest

the table of the publicans, by His sympathy

and social kindliness showing that He recog-

NOTE.—"There was 'a strife among them,

which of them should be accounted the

greatest.' . . . In heart each still longed

for the highest place in the kingdom. . . .

Judas, in choosing his position at table, had

tried to place himself first, and Christ as a

servant served him first."—The

Desire of

Ages,

pages 643-645.

"Christ would have His disciples under-

stand that although He had washed their

feet, this did not in the least detract from

His dignity. . . . No one was so exalted as

Christ, and yet He stooped to the humblest

duty."-Ibid.,

p. 649.

The Master's Teachings

Who did the Saviour say should

be greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

Matt. 18:2-4.

NOTE.—"Christ will not undertake to

teach the self-righteous self-conceited, and

self-willed. . . . It is only the meek, that He

will guide in judgment; the meek will He

teach His

way."—Testimonies,vol.3,

449.

How did Jesus describe the vain-

glory of the Pharisees? Matt. 23:5-7.

NoTE.—"In such plain words the Saviour

revealed the selfish ambition that was ever

reaching for place and power, displaying a

mock humility, while the heart was filled

with avarice and

envy."—The Desire of

Ages,

page 613.

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THE WISE KING PRAYED:" I AM BUT A

LITTLE CHILD.

TRUE GREATNESS

ACKNOWLEDGES ITS NEED.

What attitude of mind and prin

ciple of conduct will mark true Chris

tian brotherhood? Matt. 23:8-12.

NoTE.—"Among the peculiarities which

should distinguish God's people from the

world in these last days, is their humility

and meekness. . . . Instead of being am-

bitious, to be equal to another in honor and

position

or perhaps even higher, we should

seek to be the humble, faithful servants of

Christ."—Testimonies,

vol. 4, p. 226.

In what parable did Jesus illus-

trate the wisdom of humility? Luke

14:7-11.

Old Testament Object Lessons

Why did God defer punishment

on the house of Ahab? 1 Kings 21:27-

29.

NOTE.—The apostasy of Ahab was un-

paralleled among all the kings of Israel. The

record tells us, "There was none like unto

Ahab, which did sell himself to work wick-

edness in the sight of the Lord." 1 Kings

21:25. How wonderfully gracious, then,

was the mercy. of God in acknowledging so

quickly the evidences of his humility. "The

very first reaching out of the heart after God

is known to Him. Never a prayer is offered,

however faltering, never a tear is shed, how-

ever secret, never a sincere desire after God

is cherished, however feeble, but the Spirit

of God goes forth to meet

it."—Christ's

Object Lessons,

page 206.

What humble confession did

Solomon make in the ' dream God

gave him, and how was he rewarded?

1 Kings 3:5-14.

NOTE.—"The language, used by Solomon

while praying to God before the ancient al-

tar at Gibeon, reveals his humility and his

strong desire to honor God. . . . Solomon

was never so rich or so wise or so truly great

as when he confessed, 'I am but a little

child: I know not how to go out or come

in.'

"—Prophets and Kings,

page 30.

10.

How might Josiah have escaped

the evil that was decreed against an

offending Judah? 2 Chron. 34:26-28.

NoTE.—Because Josiah did not stead-

fastly continue in his spirit of humility and

obedience to God, God could not fulfill His

promises to him, and he was killed in bat-

tle. Read 2 Chron. 35:20-24.

New Testament Admonitions

11.

What was one important rea-

son for Paul's success as a laborer for

God? Phil. 4:12, first part; 1 Cor.

9:19-23.

12.

What exhortation did Paul give

to promote harmony in the church?

Phil. 2:3, 4.

NOTE.—"Vainglory,

selfish ambition, is

the rock upon which many souls have

been wrecked and many churches rendered

powerless. Those who know least of de-

votion, who are least connected with God,

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are the ones who will most eagerly seek the

highest place.... The soul that is constantly

looking unto Jesus will see His self-denying

love and deep humility, and will copy His

example."—Testimonies, vol.

5, pp. 174, 175.

13. How does Peter show the im-

portance of true humility? 1 Peter

5:5, 6.

NOTE.—One cannot be clothed with hu-

mility while wearing the cloak of pride,

nor can God strip him for effective service

who wears an armor of self-sufficiency. The

really humble person gees his relationship to

God and to others about him in the true

perspective of 'cl6.r spiritual underitaridirig:

All too often it is a late-flowering virtue in

Christian experience,

14. How_ does James show the way

of humble submission to be the way

of favor with God? James 4:6, 10.

NOTE.—"When the Spirit of God, with its

marvelous awakening power, touches the

soul, it abases human pride. Worldly pleas-

ure and position and power are seen to

worthless. . . . Then humility and self-

sacrificing love, so little valued among men,

are exalted as alone of worth."—The

Desire

of Ages,

page 135.

Lesson 9, for March 2, 1957

Reverence and Worship

MEMORY VERSE:

"Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let

us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence, and

godly fear." Heb. 12:28.

STUDY HELPS:

"Testimonies," vol. 5, pp. 491-500; vol. 6, pp. 349-368; "The Min-

istry, of Healing," pages 458-466; Lesson Help in "Review and Herald" for

February

14.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

Check Here

Sabbath afternoon: Survey les-

son, following the outline.

Sunday: Read Introduction;

Ques. 1-4.

Monday: Ques. 5-7; read first

Study Help.

Tuesday: Ques. 8-11; read sec-

ond Study Help.

Check Here

Wednesday: Ques. 12-15; read-.

third Study Help.

Thursday: Review Ques. 1-7;

learn Memory Verse; ;read

foisrth

Study•Help.

Friday: Review Ques. 8-15:

meditate on Key Thought.

Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. The Holy Character of God

Declaration of God's character. Ex.

20:3-6.

God's supreme attribute. 1 Peter 1:

15, 16; Lev. 19:2; 20:7, last part.

God revealed to man. Matt. 11:27;

John 14:9.

Invitation to worship God. Ps. 148:

11-13.

Ii. Reverence Commanded

God's name is holy. Ps. 111:9; Ex.

20:7.

The Sabbath is sacred. Ex. 20:8-11;

Ezek. 20:19, 20.

Sanctuary to be revered. Ex. 25:8;

Isa. 56:7; Lev. 19:30.

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III. God's Presence Hallows Times

and Places

Jacob at Bethel. Gen. 28:16-19.

Paul on Mars' hill. Acts 17:24-27.

10.

Paul and Silas in prison. Acts 16:25,

26..

11.

Daniel in Babylon. Dan. 6:10.

IV. Worship Approved of Heaven

12. Basis of wisdom. Prov. 9:10.

13.

Conduct in the sanctuary. Hab. 2:

20; Eccl. 5:1; Ps. 95:6.

14.

Acceptable worship. Ps. 100:4; Col.

3:16; 1 Chron. 16:29.

15.

Assembling together. Heb. 10:25;

12:28.

Key Thought:

"Nothing that is sacred, nothing that per-

tains to the worship of God, should be

treated with carelessness or indifference."-

Testimonies, vol.

5, p. 491.

THE LESSON

and devotion? 1 Peter 1:15, 16; Lev.

19:2; 20:7, last part.

Introduction

Reverence for God, for His word and His

sanctuary, must be cultivated before there

can be any worship that is acceptable to

heaven. This attitude of mind and heart

should be inculcated in children by parents

and teachers who themselves have a love

for sacred things. "Those who desire their

children to love and reverence God, must

talk of His goodness, His majesty, and His

power, as revealed in His word and in the

works of creation."-Patriarchs

and Proph-

ets,

page 504. Let us remind ourselves that

a knowledge of the holy cannot be experi-

enced or maintained with unopened Bibles,

absence from the place of worship, or care-

lessness in our personal devotion.

' The Holy Character of God

1. What solemn declaration did

God make in the first two command-

ments of the Decalogue? Ex. 20:3-6.

How has God's holy character

been revealed to man? Matt. 11:27;

John 14:9.

NOTE.

"Christ

came to the earth to re-

veal to men the character of His Father."

Patriarchs and Prophets;

page 469.

"All that man needs to know or can know

of God has been revealed in the life and

character of His

Son."-Testimonies,

vol. 8,

p. 286.

To whom and to how many is

the invitation given to worship God

for His great glory? Ps. 148:11-13.

Reverence Commanded

NorE.-"Jehovah, the eternal, self-exist-

ent, uncreated One, Himself the source and

sustainer of all, is alone entitled to supreme

reverence and worship. Man is forbidden

to give to any other object the first place in

his affections or his service. Whatever we

cherish that tends to lessen our love for God

or to interfere with the service due Him, of

that do we make a

god."-Patriarchs and

Prophets,

page 305.

2. What supreme attribute of God's

character should evoke our reverence

5. Why should we hallow God's

name? Ps. 111:9; Ex. 20:7.

NOTE.

"We

are never in any manner to

treat lightly the titles or appellations of the

Deity. . . .

"This name is hallowed by the angels

of heaven, by the inhabitants of unfallen

worlds. When you pray, 'Hallowed be Thy

name,' you ask that it may be hallowed in

this world, hallowed in

you."-Thoughts

From the Mount of Blessing,

pages 157, 158.

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414

ARE THERE ,MOMENTS IN OUR. LIFE

WHEN WE COULD ERECT A MONUMENT

BECAUSE WE FEEL SODS PRESENCE NEAR?

6. What makes the Sabbath

uniquely sacred to God's people? Ex.

20:8-11; Ezek. 20:19, 20.

NOTE.—"To those who reverence His holy

day the Sabbath is a sign that God recog-

nizes them as His chosen people. It is a

pledge that He will fulfill to them His cove-

nant. Every soul who accepts the sign of

God's government places himself under

the divine, everlasting covenant. He fastens

himself to the golden chain of obedience,

every link of which is a

promise."—Testimo-

nies,

vol. 6, p. 350.

Why is reverence required in

the house of God? Ex. 25:8; Isa. 56:7;

Lev. 19:30.

NOTE.—"To the humble, believing soul,

the house of God on earth is the gate of

heaven. The song of praise, the prayer, the

words spoken by Christ's representatives,

are God's appointed agencies to prepare a

people for the church

above."—Testimonies,

vol. 5,

p. 491.

God's Presence Hallows Times

and Places

Realizing God had visited him,

how did Jacob show his devotion?

Gen. 28:16-19.

NOTE.—"Jacob's statement is not evi-

dence, as some commentators suggest, that

Jacob conceived of God as appearing only at

certain consecrated places. . . . It is, rather,

an expression of his surprise and joy upon

finding that whereas he had imagined him-

self alone, he was in reality in the very com-

pany of

God."—The Seventh-day Adventist

Bible Commentary, vol.

1, p. 382.

ATTENTION, SABBATH SCHOOL TEACHERS!

Are you using the Teacher's Edition of the "Sabbath School

Lesson Quarterly"? If not, you should ask your Sabbath-school

secretary to secure it for you. You will find it a great help in the

preparation of your lesson as well as in teaching, for every other

page in the quarterly is blank, thus giving space on which to

write out answers to questions, notes, or special comments to use

in class. It has been provided in response to requests from many

teachers. It is designed to help you, but it cannot help you if you

do not use it. Try it!

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Of what did Paul remind the

Athenians in his address on Mars'

hill? . Acts 17:24-27.

NOTE.—"Although God dwells not in

temples made with hands, yet He honors

with His presence the assemblies of His peo-

ple. He has promised that when they come

together to seek Him, to acknowledge their

sins, and to pray for one another, He will

meet with them by His

Spirit."—Prophets

and Kings,

page 50.

10.

How did God reward the de-

votion of Paul and Silas in the Philip-

pian prison? Acts 16:25, 26.

Nora.—"Christ was beside them there,

and the light of His presence irradiated the

gloom with the glory of the courts above."

—Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing,

pages 57, 58.

11.

Confronted with the decree to

yield to false worship, what did Dan-

iel do? Dan. 6:10.

NOTE.—"Daniel's history is a remarkable

one. . . . He was condemned to death be-

cause he would not abate one jot of his

allegiance to God even in the face of the

king's decree. It might, at this day, be called

overrighteousness to go, as was his wont,

three times a clay and kneel before the open

window for prayer while he knew that pry-

ing eyes were observing him; ... but Daniel

would allow no earthly power to come in

between him and his

God."—Testimonies,

vol. 5, p. 527.

Worship Approved of Heaven

12.

What is the basis of wisdom

and understanding? Prov. 9:10.

NOTE.—"It is a law of the mind that it

gradually adapts itself to the subjects upon

which it is trained to dwell. If occupied

with commonplace matters only, it will be-

come dwarfed and enfeebled. . . . In the

reverent contemplation of the truths pre-

sented in His word, the mind of the student

is brought into communion with the infinite

mind."—Patriarchs and Prophets,

page 596.

13.

What instruction is given re-

specting conduct in the sanctuary?

Hab. 2:20; Eccl. 5:1; Ps. 95:6.

NOTE.—"True reverence for God is

in-

spired

by a sense of His infinite greatness

and a realization of His presence. . . . The

hour and place of prayer and the services of

public worship the child should be taught to

regard as sacred because God is there."—

Education,

pages 242, 243.

14.

What exercises are acceptable

to God as expressions of worship?

Ps. 100:4; Col. 3:16; 1 Chron. 16:29.

NOTE.—"When consecrated believers as-

semble, their conversation will not be upon

the imperfections of others or savor of mur-

muring or complaint; charity, or love, the

bond of perfectness, will encircle them."—

Testimonies, vol.

1, p. 509.

"The freewill offerings of the humble,

contrite heart He will receive . . . as the

sacrifice of grateful

obedience."—Testimo-

nies,

vol. 2, p. 653.

15.

What counsel to the Hebrews

has particular application to the

church today? Heb. 10:25; 12:28.

NOTE.—"Never entertain the thought that

you can be Christians and yet withdraw

within yourselves. Each one is a part of the

great web of ,humanity, and the nature and

quality of your experience will be largely

determined by the experiences of those with

whom you associate. Jesus says: 'Where

two or three are gathered together in My

name, there am I in the midst.' Matthew

18:20. Then let us not forsake the assem-

bling of ourselves together, as the manner of

some is; but exhort one another; and so

much the more, as we see the day approach-

ing."—Testimonies, vol.

7, page 190.

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Lesson 10, for March 9, 1957

Diligence and Industry

MEMORY VERSE: "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for

there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither

thou goest." Eccl. 9:10.

LESSON HELPS: "Testimonies," vol. 5, pp. 178-182; "The Acts of the Apostles,"

pages 346-358; "Counsels to Teachers," pages 273-280; Lesson Help in "Re-

view and Herald" for February 21.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

Check Here



Check Here

Sabbath afternoon: Read Intro-

duction; survey lesson, follow-

ing the outline.

Sunday: Ques. 1-4; read first

Study Help.

Monday: Ques. 5-8; read second

Study Help.

Tuesday: Ques. 9-12; read third

Study Help.

Wednesday: Ques. 13, 14; learn

Memory Verse; --reacL-fotrrth

-Ste -dr-Mel p.

Thursday: Review Ques. 1-8.

Friday: Review Ques. 9-14;

meditate on Key Thought.

Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. Benefits of Honest Labor

God's decree on Adam. Gen. 3:19.

Blessings on the faithful toiler. Ps.

128:1, 2.

Lot of the laboring man. Eccl. 5:12.

Result of diligence. Prov.. 10:4.

II. Christ's Example and Teaching

Jesus' occupation. Matt. 13:55;

Mark 6:3.

Balance between labor and rest.

Mark 6:31.

Invitation to the toilworn and

heavy-laden. Matt. 11:28.

Strive for values beyond wages.

John 6:27.

III. Paul's Pattern and Counsel

Paul's method of self-support. 1

Cor. 4:11, 12.

10.

Paul's counsel to Thessalonian be-

lievers. 2 Thess. 3:10, 11.

11.

Motive in labor. Col. 3 :22, 23.

12.

Work to be approved of God. 2 Tim.

2:15.

IV. Diligence Commended

13.

Characteristic of successful leaders.

Prov. 22:29.

14.

Each day's tasks to be done thor-

oughly. Eccl. 9:10; 12:14.

Key Thought:

"Those who recognize science in the hum-

blest work, will see in it nobility and beauty,

and will take pleasure in performing it with

faithfulness and efficiency."-Counsels

Teachers,

page 273.

Introduction

THE LESSON

an old-fashioned virtue that is becoming

obscured today by a growing indolence that

demands shorter working hours and more

leisure for personal pleasure. It is with the

conviction that pure religion and conscien-

tious labor go hand in hand that this lesson

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Much counsel has come to us emphasiz-

ing the need for bringing moral principles

into our everyday work. Honest and thor-

ough labor, whether physical or mental, is

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JESUS

DID

GOO'S

SERVICE

"AT THE CARPENTER'S BENCH'

has been prepared. The lesson calls for a re-

emphasis of the joy and satisfaction in tasks

well done, of objectives realized through

perseverance and industry, of accomplish-

ments attained through cultivated skills and

fellowship with the Master Workman.

Benefits of Honest Labor

Because of Adam's transgression,

what decree from God came upon the

human race? Gen. 3:19.

NoTE.—"The life of toil and care which

was henceforth to be man's lot was ap-

pointed in love. It was a discipline rendered

needful by his sin, to place a check upon the

indulgence of appetite and passion, to de-

velop habits of self-control. It was a part of

God's great plan for man's recovery from

the ruin and degradation of

sin."—Patri-

archs and Prophets,

page 60.

What blessing is promised to

the faithful toiler? Ps. 128:1, 2.

NoTE.—"It was God's purpose to alle-

viate by toil the evil brought into the world

by man's disobedience. By toil the tempta-

tions of Satan might be made ineffectual, and

the tide of evil stayed. And though attended

with anxiety, weariness, and pain, labor is

still a source of happiness and develop-

ment, and a safeguard against temptation."

—Counsels to Teachers,

page 274.

How is the laboring man's lot

compared with that of a rich man?

Eccl. 5:12.

NOTE.—"Those

who are always busy, and

go cheerfully about the performance of their

daily tasks, are the most happy and healthy.

The rest and composure of night brings to

their wearied frames unbroken slumber. The

Lord knew what was for man's happiness

when He gave him work to

do."—Testimo-

nies, vol. 2,

p. 529.

How does the lot of the diligent

contrast with that of the slothful?

Prov. 10:4.

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NOTE.—"The persevering and industrious

are not only happy themselves, but they

contribute largely to the happiness of others.

Competency and comfort are not ordinarily

attained except at the price of earnest

indus-

try."—Testimonies,

vol. 5, p. 180.

Christ's Example and Teaching

What was the occupation of

Jesus before He began His public

ministry? Matt. 13:55; Mark 6:3.

Nora.—"Jesus is our example. . . . He

lived to please, honor, and glorify His Fa-

ther in the common things of life. His work

began in consecrating the lowly trade of the

craftsmen who toil for their daily bread. He

was doing God's service just as much when

laboring at the carpenter's bench as when

working miracles for the multitude."—The

Desire of Ages,

page 74.

How did Jesus teach the dis-

ciples proper balance between labor

and rest? Mark 6:31.

NOTE.—"Christ's

words of compassion are

spoken to His workers today just as surely

as they were spoken to His disciples. . . . It

is not wise to be always under the strain of

work and excitement, even in ministering to

men's spiritual

needs."—The Desire of Ages,

page 362.

"Let the laborer carefully husband his

strength, and when wearied with toil, let him

turn aside and commune with

Jesus."—Gos-

pd Workers,

page 245.

What invitation of the Saviour

shows His sympathy for the careworn

toilers of the earth? Matt. 11:28.

NOTE.—"In these words Christ is speaking

to every human being. Whether they know

it or not, all are weary and heavy-laden. All

are weighed down with burdens that only

Christ can remove. .. . He invites us to cast

all our care upon Him; for He carries us

upon His heart."—The

Desire of Ages,

pages

328, 329.

Beyond earthly security and the

reward of toil, for what should we

strive? John 6:27. Compare Prov.

23:4, 5.

NOTE.—"The prayer for daily bread in-

cludes not only food to sustain the body, but

that spiritual bread which will nourish the

soul unto life everlasting."—Thoughts

From

the Mount of Blessing,

page 164.

"Christ presents to us something higher to

toil for than merely what we shall eat, and

what we shall drink, and wherewithal we

shall be

clothed."—Testimonies, vol. 3,

164.

Paul's Pattern and Counsel

In what spirit and manner did

Paul support himself in the work of

the Lord? 1 Cor. 4:11, 12.

NOTE.—"Before he became a disciple of

Christ, Paul had occupied a high position,

and was not dependent upon manual labor

for support. But afterward, when he had

used all his means in furthering the cause of

Christ, he resorted at times to his trade to

gain a livelihood."—The

Acts of the Apos-

tles,

page 347.

10.

Of what did Paul remind the

believers at Thessalonica? 2 Thess.

3:10, 11.

11.

How diligently, and with what

motive, should all labor and service

be performed? Col. 3:22, 23.

NOTE.—"The humble, common duties of

life are all to be performed with fidelity;

`heartily,' says the apostle, 'as to the Lord.'

Whatever our department of labor, be it

housework or field work or intellectual

pursuits, we may perform it to the glory of

God so long as we make Christ first and last

and best in

everything."—Testimonies, vol.

5, p. 459.

12.

What counsel to Timothy

should be heeded by all believers

today? 2 Tim. 2:15. Compare Rom.

12:11.

NOTE.—"None can know what may be

God's purpose in His discipline; but all may

be certain that faithfulness in little things

is the evidence of fitness for greater responsi-

bilities. Every act of life is a revelation of

character, and he only who in small duties

proves himself 'a workman that needeth not

to be ashamed,' will be honored by God with,

weightier

trusts."—Education,

page 61.

Diligence Commended

13.

What characteristic leads to ad-

vancement, even in the world's work?

Prov. 22:29.

14.

In view of the brevity of life,

how should each day's tasks be per-

formed? Eccl. 9:10; 12:14.

NOTE.—"We are to look upon every duty,

however humble, as sacred because it is a

part of God's service. Our daily prayer

should be, 'Lord, help me to do my best.

Teach me how to do better work. Give me

energy and cheerfulness. Help me to bring

into my service the loving ministry of the

Saviour.'

"—The Ministry of Healing,

page

474.

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Lesson 11, for March 16, 1957

Kindness and Sympathy

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MEMORY VERSE:

"And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them

likewise." Luke 6:31.

STUDY HELPS:

"Christ's Object Lessons," pages 376-389, 243-251; "Testimonies,"

vol. 3, pp. 527-534; Lesson Help in "Review and Herald" for February 28.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

Check Here

Sabbath afternoon: read Intro-

duction; survey lesson, follow-

ing the outline.

Sunday: Ques. 1-3; read first

Study Help.

Monday: Ques. 4-6; read second

Study Help.

Check Here

Tuesday: Ques. 7, 8; read third

Study Help.

Wednesday: Ques. 9-11; learn

Memory Verse.

Thursday: Ques. 12, 13; medi-

tate on Key Thought.

Friday: Review entire lesson.

Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. God's Loving-Kindness

God's kindness and His covenant.

Isa. 54:6-10.

Appeal of His great loving-kindness.

Joel 2:12, 13.

Regenerating power of God's love.

Titus 3:3-6.

II. The Saviour's Compassion

4. Jesus commends quality of God's

mercy to His followers. Luke 6:

35, 36.

5. The active compassion of Jesus-

To the multitudes. Matt. 14:14-

16.

Toward children. Matt. 19:14.

Toward His enemies. Luke 22:

50, 51.

6. Mutual helpfulness a Christian duty.

Matt. 22:39; Luke 10:27, 28.

III. Old and New Testament Examples

Love of David and Jonathan. 1

Sam. 19:1-6.

Paul's plea for Onesimus. Philemon

10, 16, 17.

IV. Exhortations to Brotherly Kindness

Gracious virtues commended to the

elect. Col. 3:12, 13.

10.

Communion in the early church.

Rom. 12:10; Eph. 4:32.

11.

Steps to brotherly kindness and

charity. 2 Peter 1:5-7.

12.

Gracious speaking and the law of

kindness. Prov. 31:26.

13.

The golden rule. Matt. 7:12.

Key Thought:

"A kind, courteous Christian is the most

powerful argument that can be produced

in favor of Christianity."-Gospel

Workers,

page 122.

THE LESSON

Introduction

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neighbor. It is an active and powerful prin-

ciple that provokes the true Christian to a

As is clear from this study, kindness is sense of responsibility in the presence of

more than a benign feeling toward our need. It is a self-sacrificing sympathy born

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of God's own love for us that makes us kin

to the poor and lowly and despised of earth.

It is the virtue that impels men beyond the

requirements of duty into a service of love

"that seeketh not her own." He who is

discourteous and unkind forfeits the joy of

the communion of saints.

God's Loving-Kindness

Upon what enduring attribute of

His character has God pledged the

surety of His covenant? Isa. 54:6-10.

NOTE.—"AS the bow in the cloud results

from the union of sunshine and shower, so

the bow above God's throne represents the

union of His mercy and His justice."—Edu-

cation,

page 115.

"When man by his great wickedness in-

vites the divine judgments, the Saviour,

interceding with the Father in his behalf,

points to the bow in the clouds, to the

rainbow around the throne and above His

own head, as a token of the mercy of God

toward the repentant

sinner."—Patriarchs

and Prophets,

page 107.

In view of the great loving-

kindness of the Saviour what is the

sinner exhorted to do? Joel 2:12, 13.

NoTE.—"As you see the enormity of sin,

as you see yourself as you really are, do not

give up to despair. It was sinners that Christ

came to save. We have not to reconcile

God to us, but—O wondrous love !—God in

Christ is 'reconciling the world unto Him-

self.' He is wooing by His tender love the

hearts of His erring children. No earthly

parent could be as patient with the faults

and mistakes of His children, as is God with

those He seeks to save. No one could plead

more tenderly with the transgressor. No

human lips ever poured out more tender

entreaties to the wanderer than does He.

All His promises, His warnings, are but the

breathing of unutterable

love."—Steps to

Christ,

page 40.

What change is seen in the life

that yields itself to the kindness and

love of God? Titus 3:3-6.

NOTE.—"While we were yet unloving and

unlovely in character, 'hateful and hating

one another,' our heavenly Father had

mercy on us. . . . His love received, will

make us, in like mannner, kind and tender,

not merely toward those who please us, but

to the most faulty and erring and sinful.. ..

Even sinners whose hearts are not utterly

closed to God's Spirit, will respond to kind-

ness. . . . To be kind to the unthankful and

to the evil, to do good hoping for noth-

ing again, is the insignia of the royalty of

heaven."—Thoughts From the Mount of

Blessing,

page 115.

The Saviour's Compassion

What standard of mercy did

Jesus commend to His followers?

Luke 6:35, 36.

NoTE.—"Taking humanity upon Him,

Christ came to be one with humanity and

at the same time to reveal our heavenly

Father to sinful human beings. . . .

"Tender, compassionate, sympathetic, ever

considerate of others, He represented the

character of God, and was constantly en-

gaged in service for God and

man."—Testi-

monies,

vol. 8, p. 286.

•

How was the compassion of Je-

sus demonstrated

(a)

to the needy mul-

titudes? Matt. 14:14-16;

(b)

toward

children? Matt. 19:14;

(c)

toward His

enemies? Luke 22:50, 51.

NoTE.—"The people pressed into Christ's

presence with urgent, pitiful appeals: Mas-

ter, bless me. His ear heard every cry. With

pity exceeding that of a tender mother He

bent over the suffering little ones. All re-

ceived attention. Everyone was healed of

whatever disease he had. The dumb opened

their lips in praise; the blind beheld the face

of their Restorer. The hearts of the suffer-

ers were made glad."—The

Desire of Ages,

page 163.

What commandment of the Sav-

iour makes mutual helpfulness a

Christian duty? Matt. 22:39; Luke

10:27, 28.

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COMMON ACTS OF KINDNESS ARE A

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POWERFUL ARGUMENT FOR CHRISTIANITY.,,

NOTE.—"The

question arises: 'Who is my

neighbor?' His reply is the parable of the

good Samaritan, which teaches us that any

human being who needs our sympathy and

our kind offices is our

neighbor."—Testimo-

nies,

vol. 4, p. 226.

"If our hearts are softened and subdued

by the grace of Christ, and glowing with a

sense of God's goodness and love, there will

be a natural outflow of love, sympathy, and

tenderness to

others."—Testimonies, vol.

p. 606.

Old and New Testament Examples

In pleading for the life of Da-

vid, his rival to the throne, how did

Jonathan show his gracious spirit?

1 Sam. 19:1-6.

NOTE.—"Jonathan, by birth heir to the

throne, yet knowing himself set aside by the

divine decree; to his rival the most tender

and faithful of friends, shielding David's life

at the peril of his own— . . . the name of

Jonathan is treasured in heaven; and it

stands on earth a witness to the existence

and the power of unselfish

love."—Educa-

tion,

page 157.

What does Paul's plea for Onesi-

mus show regarding the relationship

between masters and servants? Phi-

lemon 10, 16, 17.

Nora.—"With his usual tact and kindness,

the apostle pleaded the cause of the repent-

ant slave." "Christianity makes a strong

bond of union between master and slave,

king and subject, the gospel minister and

the degraded sinner who has found in Christ

cleansing from

sin."—The Acts of the Apos-

tles,

pages 456, 460. See

The Ministry of

Healing,

page 489.

Exhortations to Brotherly Kindness

the exercise of what gracious

virtues are the elect of God admon-

ished? Col. 3:12, 13.

NOTE.—"Let each ask himself: Do I pos-

sess the grace of love? Have I learned to

suffer long and to be kind? Talents, learn-

ing, and eloquence, without this heavenly

attribute, will be as meaningless as sounding

brass or a tinkling cymbal. Alas that this

precious treasure is so lightly valued and

so little sought by many who profess the

faith

!"—Testimonies, vol.

5, p.. 169.

10.

What principles of Christian

fellowship did Paul commend to the

early church?. Rom. 12:10; Eph. 4:32.

NOTE.—"The cultivation of a uniform

courtesy, a willingness to do to others as we

would wish them to do to us, would annihi-

late half the ills of

life."—Patriarchs and

Prophets,

page 133.

11.

By what steps does one reach

the flowering of character in brotherly

kindness and charity? 2 Peter 1:5-7.

NoTE.—"Christ, who connects earth with

heaven, is the ladder. The base is planted

firmly on the earth in His humanity; the

topmost round reaches to the throne of God

in His divinity. ... We are saved by climb-

ing round after round of the ladder, looking

to Christ, clinging to Christ, mounting step

by step to the height of

,Christ."—Testimo-

nies,

vol. 6, p. 147.

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12.

What will control and season

the tongue of the true Christian?

Prov. 31:26.

NOTE.—"A word of cheer, an act of kind-

ness, would go far to lighten the burdens

that are resting heavily upon weary shoul-

ders. . . . Let the law of kindness be ever

on your lips. Forbearance and unselfishness

mark the words and actions of those who are

born again, to live the new life in Christ."—

Testimonies,

vol.

p. 50.

13.

What principle of conduct

sums up our Christian relationship

to others? Matt. 7:12.

NoTE.—"Thy brother, sick in spirit, needs

thee, as thou thyself hast needed a brother's

love. He needs the experience of one who

has been as weak as he, one who can sympa-

thize with him and help him. The knowledge

of our own weakness should help us to help

another in his bitter need. Never should we

pass by one suffering soul without seeking to

impart to him the comfort wherewith we are

comforted of

God."—Christ's Object Les-

sons,

pages 387, 388.

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Lesson 12, for arch 23, 1957

Justice and Equity

MEMORY VERSE:

"He hath showed thee, 0 man, what is good; and what doth the

Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly

with thy God?" Micah 6:8.

STUDY HELPS: "Testimonies," vol. 4, pp. 309-312, 489-495; "Thoughts From the

Mount of Blessing," pages 192-197; Lesson Help in "Review and Herald" for

March 7.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND

RECORD

Check Here

Sabbath afternoon: Survey les-

son, following the outline.

Sunday: Read Introduction:

Ques. 1-4.

Monday: Ques. 5, 6; read first

Study Help.

Tuesday: Ques. 7-9; read second

Check Here

Study Help.

Wednesday: Ques. 10-15

;

read

third Study Help.

Thursday: Review Ques. 1-9;

learn Memory Verse.

Friday: Review Ques. 10-15;

meditate on Key Thought.

Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. The Standard of Equity in Israel

Israel's inheritance based on justice.

Deut. 16:20.

Instructions in equity and justice.

Lev. 19:13, 15, 18.

II. God's Hatred of Double

Dealing

3. Those who led Israel astray. Num.

11:4.

Lesson from Israel's failure. Ex. 23:

2, first part; Ps. 1:1.

Achan's sin and punishment. Joshua

7:20-25.

Retribution on Ananias and Sap-

phira. Acts 5:1-10.

III. God Frowns on Inequity

How the Lord views dishonesty.

Prov. 11:1; 20:10.

Jeremiah's cry against injustice. Jer.

22:13.

Fraud a sign of the last days. James

5:1-6.

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IV. Principles to Live By

10.

Description of a just man. Ezek.

18:5, 7-9.

11.

A guiding principle for fair dealing.

Prov. 3:27.

12.

The pronouncement of Jesus. Matt.

5:39-41.

13.

Paul's teaching on equity. Rom.

12:17; 13:7, 8.

14.

Mutual sharing among brethren.

2 Cor. 8:13-15.

15.

God's standard of integrity. Micah

6 :8.

Key Thought:

"Firm integrity shines forth as gold amid

the dross and rubbish of the

world."—Testi-

monies,

vol. 4, p. 310.

THE LESSON

church.... God requires undeviating princi-

ple in the minutest details of the transactions

life."—Testimonies,

vol. 4, p. 337.

Introduction

Honesty and fair dealing are among

the princely virtues of Christian living.

Shortcuts to gain and material advantage

are often snares to even well-intentioned

people. The neighbor's landmark, the just

weight, and fairness in every deal are as

inviolable in God's sight as they were in the

Mosaic economy. There is no sight dearer to

heaven that a Christian who rules his house-

hold with equity, covers his neighbor's faults

with charity, and tempers his justice with

mercy.

Standard of Equity in Israel

Upon the observance of what

principle was the inheritance of Is-

rael assured? Deut. 16:20.

NOTE.—"If the Israelites would be true to

their trust, they would become a power in

the world. God would be their defense, and

He would exalt them above all other

na-

tions."—Patriarchs and Prophets,

page 314.

"It was God's purpose that by the revela-

tion of His character through Israel men

should be drawn unto

Him."—Prophets and

Kings,

page 19.

What were some of the instruc-

tions intended to keep them a people

of justice and equity? Lev. 19:13, 15,

18.

NoTE.—"Religion does not consist merely

in a system of dry doctrines, but in practical

faith, which sanctifies the life and corrects

the conduct in the family circle and in the

God's Hatred of Double-Dealing

Who were the first to murmur

in the wilderness and to lead Israel

into apostasy? Num. 11:4.

NOTE.—"The mixed multitude that came

up with the Israelites from Egypt were a

source of continual temptation and trouble.

. . . They were oftenest the ones to stir up

strife, and were the first to complain, and

they leavened the camp with their idolatrous

practices and their murmurings against

God."—Patriarchs and Prophets,

page 408.

What lesson may we learn from

Israel's failures? Ex. 23:2, first part;

Ps. 1:1.

NOTE.—"If choice is made of companions

who fear the Lord, the influence will lead to

truth, to duty, and to holiness. . . . To walk

in the counsel of the ungodly is the first step

toward standing in the way of sinners and

sitting in the seat of the scornful."—Testi-

monies,

vol. 4, p. 587.

What was Achan's sin, and how

was he punished? Joshua 7:20-25.

NOTE.—"The

deadly sin that led to

Achan's ruin had its root in covetousness,

of all sins one of the most common and the

most lightly regarded. While other offenses

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meet with detection and punishment, how

rarely does the violation of the tenth com-

mandment so much as call forth censure....

For a goodly Babylonish garment, multi-

tudes sacrifice the approval of conscience

and their hope of heaven. Multitudes barter

their integrity, and their capabilities for use-

fulness, for a bag of silver

shekels."—Patri-

archs and Prophets,

pages 496, 497.

What swift retribution came

upon Ananias and Sapphira? Acts

5:1-10.

NoTE.—"God hates hypocrisy and false-

hood. Ananias and Sapphira practiced fraud

in their dealing with God; they lied to the

Holy Spirit, and their sin was visited with

swift and terrible judgment. . . . This judg-

ment testified that men cannot deceive God,

that He detects the hidden sin of the heart,

and that He will not be mocked."—The

Acts

of the Apostles,

pages 72, 73.

God Frowns on Inequity

How does the Lord look upon

dishonesty? Prov. 11:1; 20:10.

NoTE.—"The children of God should not

fail to remember that in all their business

transactions they are being proved, weighed

in the balances of the sanctuary.... All that

is obtained by deceit and fraud will be only

a curse to the

receiver."—Testimonies,

vol.

4, p. 311.

What message did the Lord give

Jeremiah against injustice and op-

pression? Jer. 22:13.

NorE.—"God's word sanctions no policy

that will enrich one class by the oppression

and suffering of another. In all our business

transactions it teaches us to put ourselves in

the place of those with whom we are deal-

ing, to look not only on our own things, but

also on the things of others."—The

Ministry

of Healing,

page 187.

What is described as a particular

evil of the last days? James 5:1-6.

NorE.—"Belief in the near coming of the

Son of man in the clouds of heaven will not

cause the true Christian to become neglectful

and careless of the ordinary business of life.

The waiting ones who look for the soon ap-

pearing of Christ will not be idle, but dili-

gent in business. Their work will not be

done carelessly and dishonestly, but with

fidelity, promptness, and thoroughness."—

Testimonies,

vol. 4, p. 309.

Principles to Live By

10.

What part do fair and honest

dealings have in God's description of

a just man? Ezek. 18:5, 7-9.

NOTE.—"A man who is honest before God

will deal justly with his fellow men, whether

or not it is for his own personal interest to

do so. The outward acts are a fair transcript

of the principles within."—Life

Sketches,

page 244.

11.

What words of Solomon set

forth a guiding principle in our deal-

ings with others? Prov. 3:27.

NOTE.—"God has bound us together

members of one family, and this relationship

everyone is bound to cherish. There are

services due to others which we cannot ig-

nore and yet keep the commandments of

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God. To live, think, and act for self only is

to become useless as servants of God. High-

sounding titles and great talents are not

essential in order to be good citizens or

exemplary Christians."—Testimonies, vol. 4,

pp. 339, 340.

12.

How did Jesus show that the

Christian is obligated to a higher law

than mere duty? Matt. 5:39-41.

NoTE.—"In the days of Christ these mer-

ciful provisions were little regarded; but

Jesus taught His disciples to submit to

the decision of the court, even though this

should demand more than the law of Moses

authorized."—Thoughts

From the Mount of

Blessing,

page 111.

13.

What was Paul's teaching on

equity? Rom. 12:17; 13:7, 8.

NOTE.—"It is the devising of men that

leads to injustice and oppression. The cause

of God is free from every taint of injustice.

It seeks to gain no advantage by depriving

the members of His family of their indi-

viduality or of their rights. The Lord does

not sanction arbitrary authority, nor will He

serve with the least selfishness or overreach-

ing. To Him all such practices are abhor-

rent."—Testimonies, vol.

7, p. 179.

14.

How are brethren counseled to

share with one another the blessings

of varying abundance? 2 Cor. 8:13-

15. See James 2:15, 16.

NOTE.—"Study to be rich in good works,

ready to distribute, willing to communicate,

laying up for yourselves a good foundation

against the time to come, that you may lay

hold on everlasting

life."—Testimonies, vol.

1, p. 706.

15.

How does Micah sum up God's

standard of integrity? Micah 6:8.

NOTE.—"The end is near, and every soul

is now to walk carefully, humbly, meekly

with Christ Jesus. Our precious Saviour,

from whom all the rays of truth radiate to

the world, wants us to put not our trust in

princes, nor in the son of man, in whom

there is no help; but to lean wholly upon

Him."—Testimonies,

vol. 9, p. 203.

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Lesson 13, for March 30, 1957

Zeal and Soulsaving

MEMORY VERSE:

"Whosoever shall confess Me before men, him shall the Son of

man also confess before the angels of God." Luke 12:8.

STUDY HELPS:

"Testimonies," vol. 9, pp. 19-29, 43-48, 109-124; Lesson Help in

"Review and Herald" for March 14.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

Check Here

Sabbath afternoon: Survey les-

son, following the outline.

Sunday: Read Introduction:

Ques. 1-4.

Monday: Ques. 5-8; read first

Study Help, pp. 19-29.

Tuesday: Ques. 9-11; read first

Study Help, pp. 43-48.

Check Here

Wednesday: Ques. 12-14; read

first Study Help, pp. 109-124

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Thursday: Review Ques. 1-8;

learn Memory Verse; read

second Study Help.

Friday: Review Ques. 9-14; medi-

tate on Key Thought.

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Lesson Outline:

Introduction

The Gospel Commission

The gospel commission. Matt. 28:

19, 20; Mark 16:15; 13:10.

The disciples follow the Lord's com-

mand. Mark 16:20.

Need of zealous endeavor. John

4:35.

Work at the eleventh hour. Matt.

20:6,7.

II. Great Movements Under God

The spirit of Nehemiah. Neh. 4:6,

17, 18.

Jonah's message and its results. Jo-

nah 3:5-10.

The revival in Samaria. John 4:39-

41.

Paul's evangelistic effort in Ephesus.

•

Acts 19:17-20.

III.

God's Witnesses Today

The burden of our testimony. Isa.

43:10; Luke 12:8.

10.

The boldness of Peter and John.

Acts 4:13.

11.

Paul's counsel to Timothy. 2 Tim.

1:8.

IV. The Needful Preparation

12.

Paul's varied experiences as a

worker. 2 Cor. 6:4-10.

13.

What Peter urges as needful prepa-

ration. 1 Peter 3:15.

14.

The special message for today. Rev.

14:6.

Key Thought:

"The inhabitants of the heavenly universe

expect the followers of Christ to shine as

lights in the

world."-Testimonies,

vol. 9,

p. 22.

THE LESSON

the proclamation of the warning message."

-Testimonies,

vol. 9, p. 19.

How zealously did the disciples

follow the Lord's command? Mark

16:20.

Introduction

Zeal and religious activity are often

substituted for an essential knowledge of

God. To be effective as a soul-saving virtue,

religious enthusiasm must be molded by

heavenly wisdom and sanctified common

sense. There are few weapons more destruc-

tive in Satan's hands than a zeal "not ac-

cording to knowledge." In it are found the

roots of fanaticism. On the other hand, there

is danger of drawing back from aggressive

service for God because of spiritual indo-

lence or false modesty. "We are to be conse-

crated channels, through which the heavenly

life is to flow to

others."-Testimonies,

vol.

9, p. 20.

The Gospel Commission

1. What was Christ's last great

commission to His disciples? Matt.

28:19, 20; Mark 16:15; 13:10.

NOTE.

-Note the various means of evan-

gelism to be employed-preaching, teaching,

publishing. "It is His purpose that divine

and human instrumentalities shall unite in

NOTE.

-"These disciples prepared them-

selves for their work. Before the Day of

Pentecost they met together, and put away

all differences. . . . They did not ask for a

blessing for themselves merely; they were

weighted with the burden for the salvation

of souls. The gospel was to be carried to

the uttermost parts of the earth, and they

claimed the endowment of power that Christ

had promised."-The

Desire of Ages,

page

827.

How did Jesus impress upon His

followers the need of zealous en-

deavor? John 4:35.

Nora.-"Let not the fields lying in the

shadow of our doors, such as the great cities

in our land, be lightly passed over and

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neglected.... The destruction of these cities,

almost wholly given up to idolatry, is

im-

pending."—Testimonies,

vol. 8, pp. 31, 32.

In the parable of the house-

holder, what were the eleventh-hour

idlers bidden to do? Matt. 20:6,

NOTE.—"Long has God waited for the

spirit of service to take possession of the

whole church, so that everyone shall be

working for Him according to his ability."—

The Acts of the Apostles,

page 111.

"There must be an awakening, a spiritual

renovation. The temperature of Christian

piety must be raised.... There is work for

every individual who names the name of

Christ. A voice from heaven is solemnly

calling you to duty. Heed this voice, and

go to work at once in any place, in any

ca-

pacity."—Testimonies, vol.

5, pp. 203, 204.

Great Movements Under God

With what resolute spirit were

the walls of Jerusalem built? Neh.

4:6, 17, 18.

NOTE .—"Notwithstanding the plots of

enemies, open and secret, the work of build-

ing went steadily forward, and in less than

two months from the time of Nehemiah's ar-

rival in Jerusalem, the city was girded with

its defenses, and the builders could walk

upon the walls, and look down upon their

defeated and astonished

foes."—Prophets

and Kings,

page 657.

"Especially today, while earth's history is

closing, the Lord requires of His children a

vigilance that knows no relaxation."—Ibid.,

p. 571.

What was the result of

Jonah's

God-given message to Nineveh? Jo-

nah 3:5-10.

Nolx.—"The message was not

vain.

The cry that rang through the streets of the

godless city was passed from lip to lip, until

all the inhabitants had heard the startling

announcement. The Spirit of God pressed

the message home to every heart, and caused

multitudes to tremble because of their sins,

and to repent in deep humiliation."—Proph-

ets

and Kings,

page 270.

"In every city, filled though it may be

with violence and crime, there are many

who with proper teaching may learn to be-

come followers of

Jesus."—Ibid.,

p. 277.

How

was the message of the

Samaritan woman received after her

conversion at Jacob's well? John

4:39-41.

NoTE.—"As soon as she had found the

Saviour the Samaritan woman brought

others to Him. She proved herself a more

effective missionary than His own disciples.

The disciples saw nothing in Samaria to

indicate that it was an encouraging field... .

But through the woman whom they de-

spised, a whole cityful were brought to hear

the Saviour."—The

Desire of Ages,

page 195.

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NOTE.—"By

burning their books on

magic, the Ephesian converts showed that

the things in which they had once delighted

they now abhorred. ... Thus they gave evi-

dence of true conversion."—The

Acts of the

Apostles,

page 288.

"The Lord has in our large cities many

precious souls who have not bowed the knee

to Baal, and He has those who have wor-

shiped Baal ignorantly. On these the light of

truth is to shine, that they may see Christ as

the way, the truth, and the

life."—Testimo-

nies,

vol. 9, p. 142.

God's Witnesses Today

As witnesses for God, what

should be the burden of our confes-

sion? Isa. 43:10; Luke 12:8.

Nora.—"We are witnesses for God as we

reveal in ourselves the working of a power

that is divine. Every individual has a life

distinct from all others, and an experience

differing essentially from theirs. God desires

that our praise shall ascend to Him, marked

with our own individuality."—The

Ministry

of Healing,

page 100.

10.

If we would have the boldness

of Peter and John, what must be re-

vealed in our testimony? Acts 4:13.

NOTE.—"No

longer were they ignorant

and uncultured. . . . No longer were their

hopes set on worldly greatness. They were

of 'one accord,' of 'one mind and one soul.'

Christ filled their thoughts. The advance-

ment of His kingdom was their aim."—Edu-

cation,

page 95.

11.

What admonition to Timothy

is good counsel for God's last-day

witnesses? 2 Timothy 1:8.

The Needful Preparation

12.

What rich and varied experi-

ence gave Paul his power as a worker

for God? 2 Cor. 6:4

10.

13.

What did Peter urge as needful

preparation for winning souls? 1 Pe-

ter 3:15.

NOTE.

—

"Many

who profess to believe the

truth for these last days . . . do not know

why they believe the truth. . . . They can

give no intelligent reason why they believe.

Many have allowed their minds to be filled

with things of minor importance, end their

eternal interest is made secondary."—Testi-

monies, vol.

2, p. 634.

14.

How is the special message for

today described, and how

widely

must it be proclaimed? Rev. 14:6.

NOTE.

—

"The

message of Revelation 14 is

the message that we are to bear to the world.

It is the bread of life for these last days....

We are not to cease our efforts or relax our

vigilance. Never is our zeal to grow less.

Our spiritual life must be daily revived by

the stream that makes glad the city of our

God."—Testimonies,

vol. 8, p. 27.

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March 30, 1957

The Thirteenth Sabbath Offering overflow for the first quarter of

1957 will help to provide both a boys' and a girls' dormitory for the

Nile Union Academy, located near Cairo, Egypt, and to erect a class-

room building, one dormitory, and some faculty homes for the Iran

Training Institute just outside the walls of Teheran, Iran.

Our workers of the Middle East write as follows :

"One of the greatest needs is for a strong educational program in

Iran to save our youth and to prepare them to take up the responsibili-

ties God would have them carry."

"At the present time at our Nile Union Academy we can accept only

boys, as there are no dormitories for either boys or girls. The boys sleep

in double-decker beds in the classrooms of our only building—the

administration building. There are from twelve to eighteen students

sleeping in a room."

"Living on the crossroads of the nations, with events changing so

rapidly, we are conscious of the fact that time is running out. As you

give, remember you are helping to save the youth in these lands of the

Bible."

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Apostles." The Memory Verse is Acts :8. The texts to be studied are:

Ques. 1. Acts 1:3.

Ques. 2. Acts 1:6, 7.

Ques. 3. Acts 1:5, 8.

Ques. 4. Luke 24:49.

Ques. 5. John 15:26, 27; Matt.

28:19, 20; Luke 24:48;

Acts 1:8.

Ques. 6. Acts 1:9, 10, 12.

Ques. 7. Acts 1:11.

Ques. 8. Acts 1:13, 15.

Ques. 9. Acts 1:13, 14.

Ques. 10. Acts 1:16-22.

Ques. 11. Acts 1:22.

Ques. 12. Acts 1:23-26.

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